Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to China on December 10 after attending the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and wrapping up a state visit to Saudi Arabia.

In his speech delivered at the first China-Arab States Summit, Xi said, "The Summit is a milestone in the history of China-Arab relations and will take us to a more promising future of friendship and cooperation."

As strategic partners, China and Arab states should carry forward the spirit of China-Arab friendship, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, and foster a closer China-Arab community with a shared future, Xi said.