Saudi Minister: Saudi Arabia values its partnership with China and is willing to expand scientific and technological cooperation

Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, August 30 (Reporter Luo Chen) Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Swahah said on the 30th that China's science and technology development momentum is strong, and Saudi Arabia cherishes its partnership with China and is willing to further expand cooperation with Chinese technology companies.

When answering questions from Xinhua News Agency reporters at a press conference held on the eve of the LEAP Science and Technology Exhibition that day, Swaha said that China's scientific and technological development achievements are receiving widespread attention from around the world. China's launch of new artificial intelligence models often triggers extensive international media coverage, reflecting China's strong knowledge and technological development.

Swaha visited China in July this year. When talking about this visit, he said that it was an honor to visit China. He was deeply impressed by China's emphasis on basic science. China has a large number of outstanding talents in fields such as mathematics and physics, which allows it to remain competitive in the field of science and technology.

Swaha also said, "We have learned a lot from China, and we cherish our partnership with China," and expressed that we will further expand cooperation with Chinese technology companies.

LEAP Technology Exhibition is a global technology exhibition held in Riyadh every year. It is hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and other institutions. The theme covers a wide range of technological innovation fields, including artificial intelligence, cloud and data infrastructure, network security, etc. The exhibition will be held for the first time in 2022. The 2026 exhibition will be held from August 31 to September 3, and many Chinese companies will participate.