Saudi Gazette report

BEIJING — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli signed the executive program for holding the Saudi-China Cultural Year 2025 in a ceremony held in Beijing on Thursday. The program will lay a solid foundation for deepened cultural cooperation between the two nations.

The executive program celebrates enhanced cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and China that aimed to further strengthen their friendly ties through cultural collaboration. According to the executive program, the Saudi-China Cultural Year will take place in 2025, during which both countries will host cultural events to showcase their unique culture and heritage and enhance cultural connectivity.

Speaking on the occasion, Prince Badr bin Abdullah said the cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and China build a lasting bridge of mutual understanding, enriching both nations and creating a partnership that transcends borders and drives future prosperity. "Through cultural exchange, both nations not only celebrate their culture and heritage but also cultivate a future-focused collaboration that strengthens people-to-people connections and builds a dynamic path toward shared progress," he said.

The executive program signifies a new phase in Saudi-China cultural exchange, where diverse cultural activities will further enrich the friendship and mutual understanding between the two nations.