Minister of Energy Meets China's Special Envoy for Climate Change

Minister of Energy Meets China's Special Envoy for Climate Change

Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh today with China's Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin. The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir.

The talks focused on bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China on climate action, including efforts to strengthen joint action on climate policy at the regional and international levels to address global climate challenges and support sustainable development.

The two sides discussed coordination ahead of the COP30 climate summit and stressed the importance of constructive dialogue and collective efforts to ensure a successful outcome.

The meeting also reviewed national and regional climate initiatives, including Saudi Arabia’s “Saudi Green Initiative” and “Middle East Green Initiative,” as well as related Chinese initiatives. Both parties highlighted the need to expand cooperation in clean energy, low-emission technologies, and innovation to support global climate goals.