Overview
- Both governments issued a joint statement committing to closer communication on regional and international issues, with China praising Saudi Arabia’s role in security and diplomacy.
- The two sides signed a mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, service and special passports, while existing rules already allow 30‑day visa‑free stays for ordinary Saudi travelers to China and Saudi eVisas for Chinese visitors.
- Wang Yi met Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling China a reliable partner and urging deeper cooperation in energy, investment, new energy and green transition, with reporting also citing oil, gas and artificial intelligence.
- China urged the Gulf Cooperation Council to finalize a free trade agreement after more than two decades of talks, with Wang meeting GCC Secretary‑General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and framing a deal as a signal in support of multilateralism.
- Beijing voiced support for the strengthening of Saudi‑Iran ties and joined Riyadh in backing a comprehensive, just resolution to the Palestinian issue that establishes an independent Palestinian state.