RIYADH: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his country’s support for developing and strengthening Saudi-Iranian relations on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He also appreciated the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve regional and international security and stability, SPA added.

Wang visited the Kingdom on Sunday in response to an invitation from his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan. He also met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Prince Faisal and Wang held talks during which they reviewed the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries.

They commended the level of Saudi-Chinese relations in all fields, including the economic, trade, investment, and energy sectors.

They noted that Wang’s visit coincided with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between their countries, which have witnessed significant development and a convergence of visions, SPA said.

The two ministers held the fifth session of the political committee emanating from the Saudi-Chinese High-Level Joint Committee. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in all fields.

Both sides affirmed their commitment to exchanging support on issues related to the vital interests of both countries, and their support for everything that achieves security, stability, development, and prosperity in the two nations.

Saudi Arabia also reiterated its commitment to the One China policy, stating that the Chinese government is the only legitimate government representing China as a whole, and that Taiwan is an integral part of Chinese territory.

Wang praised the economic developments taking place in the Kingdom within the framework of Vision 2030 and expressed China’s readiness to participate in Expo 2030 which will be hosted by Riyadh.

Views were exchanged on regional and international issues of common interest, and both sides expressed their readiness to enhance communication and coordination on these matters, SPA added.

Both foreign ministers affirmed their support for efforts aimed at finding a comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian question and establishing an independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the two-state solution, relevant UN resolutions, and the Arab Peace Initiative.

They also signed an agreement on the mutual exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports.