On December 7, 2022, Abu Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, accepted an exclusive interview with reporters in Cairo, Egypt. The first China-Arab Summit will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Abu Gheit, secretary-general of the League of Arab States, said that the first China-Arab summit is of special significance, marking the further deepening of the friendship and strategic partnership between Arab countries and China.

Gate said that China's successful development is not only of great significance to China itself, but also very important to the prosperity and security of the international community, and to the balanced development of global political, economic, social and cultural relations. Initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China have been widely welcomed and supported by the Arab world.

China-Arab Cooperation Forum

In 2004, China and the Arab League jointly announced the establishment of the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. The China-Arab Cooperation Forum has become an important platform to strengthen collective dialogue and cooperation between China and Arab countries. Gheit said that he is delighted with the cooperation between Afghanistan and China, especially the cooperation achievements since the establishment of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum 18 years ago. Gheit believes that the first China-Arab Summit provides an opportunity for Chinese and Arab leaders to share their visions.

"As a developing country, China has made great achievements in development and has always been willing to help other developing countries." Gait emphasized that Arab countries are facing economic, social, political, educational and health problems, and China's contribution to Arab countries It is important to provide support for development. Gheit welcomed the growing economic cooperation between Arab countries and China, and hoped that the trade volume between the two sides would increase steadily. He also expects Chinese companies to increase investment in Arab countries.

Gheit praised China's role in helping Arab countries fight the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and sincerely thanked China for providing assistance and support to these countries.

Gate pointed out that China stands with Arab countries on many major issues, including the Palestinian issue. "China wholeheartedly supports and understands the position of the Arab countries. The cooperation between the Arab countries and China is open, and the prospects for cooperation between the two sides are very broad." Gait is convinced of this.

Gheit said: "I believe that the first China-Arab Summit will be a successful summit, which will bring win-win results to both sides and make the relationship between the two sides stronger." Editor/He Yuting