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一场农业产业论坛上,中国、沙特两国企业及机构签署70余个合作协议
Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-05-13 12:50

Group 1 - Over 70 cooperation agreements were signed between Chinese and Saudi enterprises at the China-Saudi Agricultural Industry and Sustainable Development Forum, with a total value exceeding $4 billion, covering areas such as green technology, smart equipment, and cross-border supply chains [1] - Saudi Arabia has seen over 20 companies enter China, actively participating in economic cooperation, with a focus on effectively importing Saudi goods into China [1] - The forum is expected to inject strong momentum into the ongoing development of China-Saudi economic relations, particularly in the agricultural sector [1] Group 2 - Saudi Arabia is China's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a projected trade volume of $107.53 billion in 2024, including $50.05 billion in exports from China and $57.48 billion in imports [2] - The Beijing Trade Promotion Council emphasized the importance of deepening international economic cooperation to address global food security challenges and enhance agricultural modernization [2] - Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" aims to reduce dependence on oil, increase the private sector's contribution to GDP from 40% in 2016 to 65%, and raise foreign direct investment's share of GDP from 3.8% to 5.7% [2] Group 3 - Saudi Arabia is establishing five economic zones to support various industries, including cloud computing, logistics, and food processing, as part of its strategy to diversify the economy away from oil dependence [3] - The focus on agriculture, energy, biopharmaceuticals, and logistics is expected to create numerous investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia [3]