首届中沙经济合作论坛在利雅得举行 聚焦项目化落地助力企业出海中东

Group 1 - The first China-Saudi Economic Cooperation Forum was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, attracting around 800 participants from various sectors, including government, business, academia, and expatriate communities, under the theme "Silk Road Synergy, Expatriate Heart Building Dreams, Win-Win Cooperation" [1] - The forum focused on aligning China's Belt and Road Initiative with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, discussing cooperation opportunities in advanced manufacturing, digital economy, green transformation, logistics and supply chain, and business services [2] - Discussions highlighted the need for a mechanism to transition cooperation from "vision" to "projects," emphasizing the importance of collaboration in key sectors [2] Group 2 - The forum addressed common concerns for businesses entering the Middle East, such as information asymmetry, unclear compliance pathways, mismatched financing structures, and insufficient local partnerships and talent systems [3] - Representatives from media, strategic affairs, and international cooperation stressed the importance of a verifiable information system, credible communication mechanisms, and risk management tools to reduce uncertainties in cross-border cooperation [3] - The forum released the "Riyadh Cooperation Consensus," proposing the establishment of a long-term information sharing mechanism, a cross-border project matchmaking platform, and improved compliance services and risk prevention support [4] Group 3 - The forum aimed to enhance project landing success rates through standardized processes, integrated services, and a focus on actionable frameworks [4] - A project display and consultation area was set up during the forum to facilitate face-to-face communication regarding specific project needs, partner matching, compliance, and financial services [4] - A Saudi expatriate New Year gala was also held to strengthen community ties and foster a collaborative atmosphere for discussing cooperation [4]