Beijing, Dhu-AlHijjah 19, 1439, August 30, 2018, SPA -- The Saudi Intellectual Property Organization (SIPO) participated in the Second Intellectual Property Conference of the Countries located along the Belt and Road 2018 , which was launched in the Chinese capital of Beijing under the patronage of the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping The Executive Chairman of the Saudi Intellectual Property Organization Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem said that the Saudi intellectual property system plays a crucial role in promoting the joint development of the belt and road. The Kingdom provides intellectual property protection, guarantees the protection of intellectual property rights for companies and individuals under the system, and works to build an enabling environment, business and innovation and create a high quality investment environment in the Kingdom. Al-Suwailem expressed thanks to and appreciation of the Chinese President, organizers of the event and the World Intellectual Property Organization, wishing all parties taking part in the conference to enhance communication and cooperation for mutual benefit, and push towards more effective protection and use of intellectual property rights. --SPA 21:44 LOCAL TIME 18:44 GMT 0026 www.spa.gov.sa/w741892