KSA, China agree on strategic partnership

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and China have agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. In a joint communiqué at the end of the visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kingdom, the two countries expressed satisfaction over enormous development the relations have witnessed since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in July 1990, notably after the establishment of strategic friendship between them in 2008.
The two countries stressed the importance of continuation of development of traditional friendship between the two peoples and countries and enhancing of strong cooperation in political, economic, commercial, cultural, humanitarian, military, security and energy fields as well as at regional and international arenas that will push Saudi-Chinese relations to higher levels.
In conformity with the desire of the two countries in deepening cooperation in all areas, the two countries have agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, the communiqué said.
The two countries have agreed that the strategic and global nature of Saudi-Chinese relations is increasing in light of continued development of multi-polarization and economic globalization and as important partners at the international level. The two countries see their relations as long term.
The two sides expressed keen interest to exchange high-ranking visits and enhance strategic contacts on bilateral relations and regional and global issues of mutual interests as well as deepening strategic cooperation and joint strategic confidence between them.
The two countries also affirmed interests in the mechanism of consultation between the them in all fields and at all levels and to facilitate exchange of individuals and benefits in all areas. They affirmed to boost joint vital interests.
The Saudi side reiterated the continuation of its long-established one China policy whereas the Chinese side expressed support for Saudi efforts to preserve its security, stability, development of economy, improvement of living conditions of its people, and to play a bigger role in regional and international affairs.

Energy Cooperation

The two sides expressed keen interest to boost cooperation in the area of energy and the importance of the stability of oil market for the global economy. The Chinese side appreciated the key role being played by Saudi Arabia to ensure the stability of global oil markets.
The Chinese side also appreciated the contribution of Saudi Arabia as the founding member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The two sides have strongly rejected terrorism in all its forms and expressed readiness to boost security cooperation in this context. The Chinese side appreciated Saudi efforts in the establishing the UN Counterterrorism Center.
The two sides affirmed that all civilizations have to show respect and tolerance to promote co-existence. The Chinese side lauded Saudi efforts in establishing King Abdullah Center for Dialogue between followers of different faiths and cultures in Vienna. The two sides encourage cultural exchange between the two countries and support cooperation in the area of media, health, education and tourism.
The two sides have agreed to push forward peace and stability in the Middle East. They also called for a ban on the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and expressed their support to make the Middle East region free of WMDs.


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[asia2000]

The Chinese side appreciated the key role being played by Saudi Arabia to ensure the stability of global oil markets.

Oh, yes, the oil price is very stable.

 

[ahojunk]

I am being cynical.

When you have a big fat wallet, everyone wants to be your friend.

They want to be in a "strategic partnership" with you.

When you have the money, friends appear from everywhere.

Money talks, bullsh*t walks.

 

[Keel]

New satellite to upgrade remote sensing capability

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  PREPARATIONS: KACST scientists work on the components of a Saudi remote sensing satellite ahead of its launch. (SPA)
  
  MOHAMMED RASOOLDEEN
• Published — Thursday 21 January 2016 Last update 21 January 2016 1:19 am

RIYADH: The International Conference on Remote Sensing concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), which sponsored the event, announced plans to launch a new satellite in cooperation with China which will upgrade its remote sensing facilities and services in the Kingdom.

Badr Al-Swaidan from the Institute of Space and Aviation Research of KACST said the city had completed preparation for the components of the Saudi satellite (Saudi SAT 5B) which is locally made. It will be launched by the Chinese space rocket (Long March 2D) to support remote sensing services in the Kingdom.

The project is within the framework of cooperation between the Kingdom and China in scientific fields which also includes the establishment of a genetic studies project.

He pointed out that KACST would work in cooperation with the Chinese navigation satellite on scientific studies to develop reception systems and the use of the Chinese navigation satellite system (similar to BeiDou Satellite Navigation System) and GPS. The systems will work efficiently in the Kingdom because of joint research which includes system monitoring and performance evaluation systems and integration.

According to an official from the organizing committee of the International Conference on Remote Sensing, there were more than 800 local and international delegates from different parts of the world.

“The conference, with a concurrent exhibition, was held under the patronage of the Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and was a big attraction for those interested in space technology,” he said.

The three-day event was co-sponsored by Saudi Aramco and other companies in the country. More than 30 national and global companies took part in the exhibition which ran concurrently with the three-day conference.

During the four-day conference, some 44 scientific papers were presented by local and international delegates.

A number of Saudi youths who have graduated in space technology in various Saudi universities displayed their achievements in various pavilions at the exhibition.

Anas Khalil Dahlawi from Falconviz, a company displaying services such as aerial mapping and aerial videography at the exhibition told Arab News that they had a drone mini-plane manufactured locally to take 3D aerial surveying.

http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/868266?quicktabs_stat2=1

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[Jlaw]

I am being cynical.

When you have a big fat wallet, everyone wants to be your friend.

They want to be in a "strategic partnership" with you.

When you have the money, friends appear from everywhere.

Money talks, bullsh*t walks.

That's real world talking bro.

I asked one of my patriotic Canadian friend a question and asked him to answer honestly. "If a made in Canada winter jacket cost $700 CAD and a Chinese made one cost $250 given both have the same material , assume Canadian made is slightly better quality which one would you buy...?"

Of course he given those two choices chose the Chinese made one. In the end, everyone is looking after their wallet first.