Saudi, China Support Iraq Against Daesh, Emphasize Its independence And Its Territorial Integrity

BAGHDAD / NINA / A joint statement for China and Saudi Arabia, at the conclusion of the Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz's visit to Beijing on Saturday, confirmed their support for the Iraqi government in its war against Daesh and preserve the unity and independence of Iraq. The statement, published by the official Saudi Press / SPA / today "at the invitation of President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud paid a state visit to the Republic of China, from 15-18 March 2017". The statement added that "the King Salman and President Xi Jinping have held bilateral talks and exchanged views in depth on the development of comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia, and also they discussed regional and international issues of common concern, and they have reached important consensus on those issues." The statement explained that "the two countries reaffirmed their support for the Iraqi government in facing Daesh criminal organization and preserve the unity and independence of Iraq." ./ End