Xi backs economic diversification, social reform in Saudi Arabia

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov. 30, 2018. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- China firmly supports Saudi Arabia in its drive for economic diversification and social reform, and will continue to stick together with the Arab country on issues involving their core interests, President Xi Jinping told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman here on Friday.

At a meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires, Xi also called on the two nations to work together to better synergize the Belt and Road Initiative with the Saudi Vision 2030.