Xi: China ready to boost ties with Arab countries

China is ready to work with Arab states to continue strengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges and cooperation to lay a solid foundation for the China-Arab strategic partnership, President Xi Jinping said.

In a congratulatory letter to the closing on Thursday of the fourth Arabic Arts Festival, held in Chengdu, Sichuan province, Xi said the festival is an important event to enhance understanding between Chinese and Arab people.

He hailed the strategic partnership between China and Arab countries as comprehensive, future-oriented cooperation with common development.