For his part, the Chinese president pointed to the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries on an ongoing basis and the permanent coordination on international and regional issues of common concern in recent years. His Excellency appreciated the important contribution of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in this regard, stressing that this will vigorously boost bilateral relations. The Chinese president stressed his country's keenness to make more joint efforts with the Kingdom to open up new horizons for friendship and strategic relations between the two countries, noting the formation of the Saudi-Chinese High-Level Joint Committee and its actions, as it succeeded in preparing a package of projects in vital fields. Chinese President noted the Committee success in its meeting today, which resulted in a lot of important outcomes. President Xi Jinping held a dinner ceremony in honor of the visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince to the Republic of China. -- SPA 16:20 LOCAL TIME 13:20 GMT 0014 www.spa.gov.sa/w841587