China News Service, October 21. According to the website of the National Energy Administration on the 21st, on October 20, Zhang Jianhua, director of the National Energy Administration, held a video meeting with Saudi Energy Minister Abdullah Aziz Salman.
The two sides expressed that they will strengthen cooperation in the energy field between the two countries.
The two sides believed that China and Saudi Arabia, as the world's important energy producers and consumers, exchanged views on a regular basis of great significance.
The two sides are willing to work together to maintain the stability of the international oil market, continue to maintain close communication, strengthen cooperation, and work together to address risks and challenges.
The two sides believe that the current international situation is complex and changeable, which brings many unstable factors to the oil market, but the long-term reliable supply of oil is crucial to the overall stability of the market.
Saudi Arabia will continue to be China's most reliable partner and supplier of crude oil.
The two sides also talked about cooperation and joint investment in countries along the “Belt and Road”, as well as investment in refining and chemical integration projects in China and Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi side expressed that it is willing to take advantage of its geographical advantage of connecting three continents to build a regional center for Chinese manufacturers, so as to strengthen cooperation in the energy supply chain.
The two sides agreed to cooperate under the framework of the intergovernmental agreement between China and Saudi Arabia on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
The two sides believe that cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in the fields of electricity, renewable energy and hydrogen energy is of great significance.
Relevant responsible comrades from the Science and Technology Department, Oil and Gas Department and International Department of the National Energy Administration attended the meeting.
(Zhongxin Finance)
Screenshot of the National Energy Administration website.