Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Li Zhaoxing has said the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Saudi Arabia will positively contribute to further cementing Saudi-Chinese relations. In a statement to Jeddah-based Arabic newspaper "Okaz," published today Li Zhaoxing said the Saudi and Chinese views are identical towards several regional and international issues. The Chinese minister highlighted the potentialities owned by Saudi Arabia in the energy resources, capital and consuming capabilities. He pointed out that close cooperation is exiting between the two countries in the spheres of energy, economy and trade, adding that Saudi Arabia has become the biggest oil source for China in the world and its biggest commercial partner in West Asia and North Africa.
