Xi says he wants his 'pioneering trip' to open 'a new era of China's relations with the Arab world, the Arab countries of the Gulf, and Saudi Arabia'
China's foreign ministry describes Xi's trip as the"largest-scale diplomatic activity between China and the Arab world" raising concerns in Washington DC.Saudi Arabia and China have showcased deepening ties with a series of strategic deals during a visit by President Xi Jinping.
China and Arab countries would "continue to hold high the banner of non-interference in internal affairs, firmly support each other in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity", he wrote. After Xi's arrival on Wednesday, Saudi state media announced 34 investment agreements in sectors including green hydrogen, information technology, transport and construction.
While in Saudi Arabia, Xi also held a bilateral meeting with the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, according to photos published by the Palestinian Authority's press office.Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi, Tunisian President Kais Saied and Sudan's leader Abdel Fattah al Burhan were all flying in on Thursday.
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