Chinese President Hu Jintao met on Friday with special envoy Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz of Saudi King Abdullah, and exchanged views on China-Saudi relations as well as the current situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Affirming the remarkable growth of China-Saudi relations in recent years, Hu said China treasures its friendship with Saudi Arabia, and considers the country a reliable good friend and a sincere partner.
"We are willing to make joint efforts with Saudi Arabia, to consolidate political trust, enhance strategic coordination and substantial cooperation, to boost bilateral strategic and friendly ties to a new high," President Hu said.
Bandar is also national security advisor to King Abdullah.
Affirming the remarkable growth of China-Saudi relations in recent years, Hu said China treasures its friendship with Saudi Arabia, and considers the country a reliable good friend and a sincere partner.
"We are willing to make joint efforts with Saudi Arabia, to consolidate political trust, enhance strategic coordination and substantial cooperation, to boost bilateral strategic and friendly ties to a new high," President Hu said.
Bandar is also national security advisor to King Abdullah.
