China hopes to strengthen Arab ties through economic cooperation

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One of China’s top diplomats is building ties with the Arab world. Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a visit to Doha, Qatar.

He was there for the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. Ministers from China and Arab countries have reached consensus on economic and trade cooperation.

CCTV’s Zheng Yibing reports.

China is strengthening its ties with the Arab world with minister Wang saying that the railways and ports should be the symbols of cooperation.

The 22-member bloc of Arab states agreed to cooperate with China under its “Belt and Road” initiatives.