Saudi Arabia, China Foster Environmental Cooperation in Beijing
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley has discussed the bilateral cooperation with China's Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The meeting was an integral part of Alfadley's official visit to Beijing from May 12 to 14, to foster environmental relations between both countries.
The visit sought basically to explore new opportunities for cooperation in environmental sustainability.
During their meeting, both officials shared prospects for bilateral coordination in various areas such as environmental protection, pollution reduction technologies and ecosystem restoration.
For the sake of an environmental partnership based on innovation and integration, both ministers exchanged expertise in sustainable environmental management.
In this regard, Alfadley noted that the world is facing escalated environmental challenges. Therefore, it has become necessary to join forces and cooperate to achieve the goals of sustainable development.
For example, Saudi Arabia has adopted a number of local, regional and international initiatives, including the following ones: Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to rehabilitate (40) million hectares of land and reach zero carbon neutrality by 2060.
Green Middle East Initiative, which seeks to rehabilitate (200) million hectares of land in Asia and Africa.
Riyadh Global Drought Preparedness Partnership
Land and Coral Reef under the G20 umbrella
All these initiatives align with a strategic vision designed to boost environmental sustainability and address environmental challenges.
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