On October 17, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

Wang Yi said, in the face of the volatile international situation, China and Saudi Arabia need to maintain close strategic communication, which is an inherent part of the China-Saudi Arabia comprehensive strategic partnership. In recent years, under the personal concern and strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Saudi Arabia relations have been developing steadily. China has always given priority to its relations with Saudi Arabia in its diplomacy in the Middle East and is willing to be Saudi Arabia's long-term, reliable and stable good friend and partner. China looks forward to working with Saudi Arabia to push bilateral relations to a higher and deeper level.

Wang Yi said, China appreciates Saudi Arabia's firm standing with China on issues concerning China's core interests. China will, as always, firmly support Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and stability, and firmly oppose any interference in Saudi Arabia's internal affairs. China will continue to support Sa