RIYADH -- Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for a state visit to deepen the strategic friendly relations between China and Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi King Abdullah (2nd R) and China's President Hu Jintao (L) review a guard of honour upon Hu's arrival at Riyadh airport February 10, 2009. Hu is on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.[Agencies]
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During the visit, his second to Saudi Arabia as head of state, Hu is expected to meet Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz on ways to push the China-Saudi Arabia strategic friendly relations to a higher level.They will also exchange views on world and regional issues of common concern.
Chinese diplomats said that during his stay in Riyadh, President Hu will meet with Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Abdul Rahman Al-Attiyah, to discuss cooperation between China and GCC member countries.
Hu will also visit a cement production project constructed by Chinese companies in Riyadh, the diplomats said.
