China is an important element in Saudi Arabia's foreign relations strategy for the present and future. For this reason, and due to China's leadership position in the world, it is necessary for the two countries to draw a roadmap to further grow bilateral relations. The final communiqué issued at the end of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman's visit to China was full of optimism as regards to joint cooperation. Both sides expressed their strong desire to expand the scope of their political, security, military, economic and investment cooperation. They also saw strong potential in partnerships in health, education, mining, e-government applications, advanced technology, infrastructure and space science. Strong possibilities were also seen in two-way investments in various sectors, including oil, renewable energy, electricity and nuclear energy for peaceful applications. The communiqué further conveyed China's determination to support Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom's efforts to diversify its economy. Saudi Arabia stressed its readiness to be a global partner in building the "21st Century Maritime Silk Route Economic Belt," thus signifying a long-term commitment to economic ties. This renewed pace of cooperation, which dates back to the 90s, reflects a joint commitment to take the strategic partnership to even greater heights. Both view each other as a voice of moderation and an economic power. These are basic attributes for a stable and enduring partnership in a world full of uncertainties. The two countries have even looked beyond boosting bilateral ties, speaking of a strong will to contribute to bring about global peace and security. Such similarity in thought will go a long way in sealing a brighter future for Riyadh-Beijing relations.
