Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first trip outside the country since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic on Wednesday, visiting Saudi Arabia and meeting with regional leaders.Xi’s three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, which began on Wednesday, was highly anticipated as it marked his first overseas trip since January 2020. Xi arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday afternoon and was greeted by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the airport.Xi Jinping’s visit was the first by a Chinese leader to Saudi Arabia since 2016, and it marked a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. Xi met with Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss a range of issues, including trade, investment, and security. The two sides signed a number of agreements, including a deal to build a new high-speed railway line connecting Mecca and Medina.Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia was seen as a sign of China’s growing influence in the Middle East. China has been increasing its economic and political engagement in the region in recent years, and Xi’s visit was seen as a further sign of China’s commitment to the region.Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia was also seen as a way to boost China’s economy. China is the world’s largest importer of oil, and Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest oil producers. The two countries have a long history of cooperation in the energy sector, and Xi’s visit was seen as a way to further strengthen those ties.Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia was widely seen as a success. He was able to meet with key regional leaders and discuss a range of important issues. The trip also helped to boost China’s image in the Middle East.Xi’s trip to Saudi Arabia was the first of many foreign trips that he is expected to make in the coming years. Xi is expected to visit a number of other countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia in the coming months. These trips are seen as a sign of China’s growing global influence..
China Releases Details of Xi’s First Trip Outside Country Since Pandemic
