Focus of Xi's trip dialogue and development

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his fruitful visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran over the weekend, his first diplomatic tour to the Middle East region since fully assuming office in 2013. It ushered in a new era, featuring comprehensive, long-term and stable development, for the bilateral partnership.

In general, Xi's three-nation Middle East tour has brought China comprehensive deepened relations with the three countries, taking ties to new heights.

Xi and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on advancing the Belt and Road Initiative and production capacity cooperation, as well as other agreements on energy, telecommunication and aviation. The two countries also released a joint statement on forming a comprehensive strategic partnership.