Beijing-Riyadh ties will reach new heights

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will pay a state visit to China from March 15 to 18.

Why is this visit so important? It is necessary to indicate that the timing of the visit of King Salman to Beijing constitutes the most important output for both sides.

The visit follows the swearing-in of United States President Donald Trump and the establishment of a new US administration with trends different from those prevailing in Washington for a long time, notably in handling international issues. China and Saudi Arabia decided to cooperate directly in serving their common interests and meeting their mutual needs. Consequently, the opportunity has been made available for further cooperation and joint action. The upcoming period is expected to witness more significant cooperation and deeper partnership between Riyadh and Beijing.