JEDDAH: Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), met the ambassador of China to Saudi Arabia, Chen Weiqing, in Jeddah on Sunday.
During the meeting, Al-Othaimeen and Weiqing discussed means to promote cooperation between the OIC and China.
Earlier, Asir Gov. Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz also met Weiqing and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Chinese ambassador commended the developmental progress in Asir region that has made it a major tourist destination among the regions of the Kingdom, citing the future Al-Soudah project that embodies the concept of progress, wishing steady progress and prosperity for the Kingdom’s government and people.