Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman held an in-depth exchange of views and reached an important consensus on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest during his state visit to China from Sunday to Monday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Tuesday at a press briefing.
Sultan Haitham arrived in Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. This visit marks the first state visit to China by an Omani head of state since the two countries established diplomatic relations 48 years ago.
"During Sultan Haitham's visit, President Xi held talks with him to have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, reached important consensus, and worked out an overarching design for the development of bilateral relations in the next phase. Premier Li Qiang held comprehensive talks with Sultan Haitham on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields. China has released details regarding the various events, which you may consult," Mao said.
"We are ready to work with the Omani side to fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and jointly advance the China-Oman strategic partnership to a higher level," Mao continued.
Oman's Sultan reaches consensus with President Xi during China visit: spokeswoman
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Beijing on Tuesday, to discuss relations between their two countries.
Thongsavanh is in China to attend the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Wang said China is ready to work with Laos to further build a community with a shared future.
He urged efforts from both sides to make full use of the Joint Committee for China-Laos Economic Corridor Cooperation, accelerate development of the China-Laos Railway, and expand cooperation in trade and mineral resources.
Thongsavanh said Laos is committed to advancing the building of a Laos-China community with a shared future, and strengthening cooperation with China in connectivity, energy, mineral resources, and artificial intelligence.
He also pledged closer coordination to combat transnational crime and jointly safeguard ASEAN unity and autonomy, as well as regional peace and stability.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the Year of China-Laos Friendship.
The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism comprises six countries: China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, which share the Lancang-Mekong River basin. The Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, originates in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province and flows through the six countries, linking their economies and creating opportunities for regional cooperation.
Chinese foreign minister meets Lao deputy prime minister on relations
