Wang Yang wraps up Oman, Egypt visits

China ready to work with two countries to enhance coordination in various areas

MUSCAT, Oman - China and Oman have agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership and carry out mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas following the visit of China's top political adviser Wang Yang to the Gulf country from Wednesday to Saturday.

During his stay in Oman, Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Omani Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Fahad Bin Mahmoud al-Said.

Wang conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings and best wishes to Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said, saying that friendship and cooperation have always been the main theme of Sino-Omani relations.

In 2018, the two heads of state announced the establishment of China-Oman strategic partnership, injecting strong impetus into cooperation between the two countries in various fields, Wang said.

He said China is ready to work with Oman to enhance the synergy of the Belt and Road Initiative and Oman's 2040 vision to explore more cooperation growth points and improve the quality and efficiency of bilateral practical cooperation.

"We appreciate Oman's position on issues concerning China's core interests," said Wang, adding that China supports Oman's efforts in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests and stands by Oman in playing a greater role in regional affairs.

For his part, Fahad asked Wang to convey Sultan Qaboos' cordial regards to Xi.

Oman attaches great importance to advancing relations with China and admires China's development achievements, Fahad said, expressing his expectation for a more robust BRI cooperation.

Fahad said both Oman and China uphold the principle of noninterference in other countries' internal affairs and seeking solutions to conflicts through dialogue, and the two countries hold similar positions on major regional and international issues.

Oman appreciates China's efforts to maintain world peace and development and supports the measures taken by China to safeguard its national sovereignty and security, he said.

Earlier, Wang paid a visit to Egypt from Nov 10 to 13, where he met with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and the two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation and further promote bilateral ties.

Wang said China stands ready to work with Egypt to increase high-level exchanges, deepen political mutual trust, actively promote practical cooperation under the framework of the BRI, enhance coordination over regional and global affairs, strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation and push the Sino-Egyptian comprehensive strategic partnership for greater development.

Wang said that the just-concluded fourth plenary session of the 19th Communist Party of China Central Committee has constructed a reliable mechanism for the modernization of China's national governance system and capacity, as well as realization of national rejuvenation, which also provides Chinese wisdom and solutions to the institutional civilization of humanity.

For his part, Sisi expressed his congratulations to China on its great achievements made in the past 70 years.

Applauding the unprecedented level and depth of Sino-Egyptian relations, Sisi said Egypt supports the BRI and welcomes Chinese enterprises to increase investment in Egypt.

At his meeting with Egyptian Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel-Aal, Wang said that mutual trust is the foundation of Sino-Egyptian relations and the BRI has become the new focus of cooperation between the two countries.

Wang appreciated Egypt's firm support on the issues concerning China's core interests, adding that China is ready to work with Egypt to enhance coordination on development strategies, implement major cooperation projects, and boost cooperation in tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

The Chinese top political adviser is also scheduled to visit Laos from Saturday to Tuesday following an invitation from a member of the political bureau of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the Lao Front for National Construction Saysomphone Phomvihane.

China Daily - Xinhua