Get set, Asia! Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi kicks off a high-profile tour of the Middle East tomorrow. From December 12 to 16, he'll visit the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan in what's shaping up to be a diplomatic sprint 🤝✨
The foreign ministry revealed today that Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee, will head to three energy and culture hotspots at the invites of:
- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE
- Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia
- Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan
While details are under wraps, expect talks on boosting energy cooperation, trade ties and digital partnerships 🌐🚀. With the Chinese mainland looking to strengthen regional bonds, this trip could open doors for new tech collaborations and smoother travel routes.
For young pros and students from South and Southeast Asia, this means potential fresh avenues in business, internships and cultural exchange programs. Keep an eye out for updates on visa facilitation, study exchanges and joint start-up initiatives!
Follow us as we track Wang Yi's journey from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh to Amman. We'll bring you key highlights, insights and what this means for you. Stay tuned! 🤳
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
