- Chinese visa application service center opens on in Riyadh
- Connectivity between China and Saudi Arabia under the Silk Road Spirit of cooperation.
- The opening of Chinese visa application service center in Riyadh to unlock new opportunities across the tourism sector, and foster mutual understanding, friendship, and economic development for both nations under the Vision 2030 and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia
Riyadh: Chinese visa application service center opened on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to facilitate the citizens of Saudi Arabia, a strategic partner of the China.
Entrusted by the Chinese embassy in Saudi Arabia, the center is operated by China Youth Travel Service (CYTS) Aoyou Technology Development Co., Ltd., and specifically handles visa applications for holders of ordinary foreign passports.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chang Hua, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said that the embassy had processed over 20,000 visa applications this year, double the amount from the same period last year.
According to the ambassador, the center aims to provide applicants with more efficient, convenient, and high-quality services.
Han Jie, president of CYTS Aoyou Technology Development Co., Ltd., said that the opening of the center is not only a reflection of the pragmatic cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia but also a testament to the mutual trust and friendship between the people of the two countries.
The center will conduct a trial operation on August 27 and 28, with regular operations starting on August 29.
Earlier in July, Saudi Arabia granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) to China, a commitment to becoming a strategic economic partner with China.
The opening of Chinese visa application service center opened in Riyadh will unlock new opportunities across the tourism sector, and foster mutual understanding, friendship, and economic development for both nations under the Vision 2030 and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Moreover, Saudi Arabia’s geoeconomic pivot to the East and China’s growing footprint in the kingdom’s economy highlights Synergies between Vision 2030, and the BRI, offering the potential of Silk Road connectivity between the two countries in the years to come.
