The Chinese side appreciated the positive role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in advancing negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States and China on the establishment of a free trade zone between them. The two sides noted that the establishment of a Chinese-Gulf Free Trade Zone as soon as possible under the current circumstances is in the common interest to both sides, expressing their readiness to make joint efforts to resume negotiations on the establishment of Chinese-Gulf free trade zone as soon as possible to reach an agreement in the common interest of both sides. - The Saudi side expressed its appreciation for the presentation of the Chinese side of the initiative to establish " economic belt of Silk Road " and " Maritime Silk Road in the 21st century " and expressed its readiness to communicate with the Chinese side in order to achieve the common interest. - Supporting and encouraging cultural exchanges between the two countries at the official and popular levels, and the promotion of exchanges and cooperation in the fields of information, health, agriculture and tourism. - Support for cooperation between the two countries in the areas of youth, sports, and technical and technological education to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries and their two friendly peoples. - The Saudi side expressed its support for the People's Republic of China to host the Winter Olympics in 2022. - The importance of preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction of all kinds and the two sides expressed their support for making the Middle East a zone free of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, in accordance with the international resolutions issued in this regard. --More 13:43 LOCAL TIME 10:43 GMT تغريد
