Mikati holds talks with Chinese president in Riyadh

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has held talks in Riyadh with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During the meeting, held on the sidelines of an Arab-Chinese summit, China’s leader said his country appreciates Lebanon’s positive contribution to boosting cooperation between the Arab countries and China.

“China is interested in developing cooperation with Lebanon in the economic and social fields, and it will continue to support Lebanon with everything it needs, especially in the field of renewable energy,” Xi added.

Mikati for his part thanked Beijing for its “effective contribution to protecting stability in south Lebanon through its active participation in the UNIFIL forces.”

He also said that Lebanon is looking forward to “more Chinese investments in Lebanon, especially in the field of infrastructure in which China has vast expertise.”

He also hoped China will open its markets to Lebanese craft products.