The Director of the Chinese Art Gallery Wang Jun, the co-organizer of the Saudi Exhibition said, ''The exhibition represents a rare opportunity for Chinese citizens to learn about the rich civilization of ancient heritage of the Kingdom, adding that the ancient maritime Silk Road was flourishing due to the flourishing civilizations along the sea route, particularly in China and the Arabian Peninsula and this exhibition helps to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the new silk road initiative by achieving deeper understanding of the historical legacy of the great civilizations of the two countries. The Chinese newspapers quoted the interview of President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage as saying, "The exhibition represents the convergence between Chinese and Saudi civilizations and that the importance of the exhibition lies in that it shows that the Kingdom beside its economic weight has a long history and rich culture which receives widespread response and interest from the Chinese side, stressing there are many opportunities for cooperation between the two sides in various cultural fields. - - SPA 12:39 LOCAL TIME 09:39 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w298001