Minister of Energy, China’s NDRC Chairman Co-chair Fifth Belt and Road, Major Projects and Energy Subcommittee Meeting

The fifth meeting of the Belt and Road, Major Projects and Energy Subcommittee of the Saudi–Chinese High-Level Joint Committee convened via videoconference under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of the People’s Republic of China, Zheng Shanjie.

The meeting reaffirms both sides’ commitment to further advancing the strategic partnership between the two countries. The two sides reviewed progress in bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in priority sectors. They also highlighted opportunities under Saudi Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative to expand cooperation and achieve mutual benefits.

Discussions covered cooperation across the energy, investment, industry, minerals, space, water, transport, and major projects sectors.

The two sides agreed to continue coordination on topics of mutual interest, enhance alignment of development strategies and concrete cooperation, and identify priorities for future cooperation.

The subcommittee serves as a key bilateral mechanism for advancing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China and supporting projects and initiatives of mutual interest aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative.