His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday met with Chinese Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun in Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxia Hui autonomous region.

During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of the 2015 China-Arab States Expo and the opening of the Jordanian pavilion, King Abdullah voiced Jordan’s interest in boosting economic cooperation with China.

The King highlighted the Kingdom’s safe investment climate and its edge as a hub serving regional markets as well as those of the world’s big economic powers through multiple free trade agreements and partnerships.

His Majesty commended the efforts of the Chinese government and the government of Ningxia, as well as the efforts of the organisers of the expo, which is held to strengthen cooperation between China and Arab countries in an array of economic sectors.

The King also thanked the organisers for selecting Jordan as an honorary guest at the show and their efforts to ensure the success of the Jordanian participation.

During the meeting, His Majesty was briefed on the activities conducted in Yinchuan to enhance cooperation with Arab and Islamic nations, and the importance of the business people’s role in this regard.