China has made many agreements with two countries close to India, talks were also held with Nepal on the BRI plan.
Saudi Arabia's Culture Minister Badr bin Abdullah visited China on Wednesday, where he signed several agreements with the Chinese counterpart. The trade relations between Saudi Arabia and China are decades old, but now both countries will also increase their cultural and religious partnership with each other. Not only Saudi but China is continuously expanding its relations with India's allies. Recently, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka has also visited China, during this visit both the counterparts have signed 9 new agreements. China is also making continuous efforts towards strengthening relations with Nepal, Bangladesh and Maldives.
After the meeting of Badr bin Abdullah and Hsu Yali, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture wrote on Twitter, "During his official visit to China, Badr bin Abdullah called for cooperation in many cultural fields between Saudi Arabia and the People's Republic of China." An MOU has been signed.
Saudi Arabia is taking many steps to fulfil its Vision 2030. Till a few years ago, no special importance was given to art and entertainment in Saudi, nor did any culture other than Islamic culture have a place in the country. But Saudi is opening its economy under Vision 2030, for which it needs a big country like China. Which has thousands of years old culture, art and a big tourist market.
Talking about Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka is currently going through its worst phase. Ceylon is facing a severe economic crisis and to emerge from it it needs help from outside countries. The purpose of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister's visit to China was to provide loan assistance from China to overcome the economic crisis. After meeting Sri Lankan PM Dinesh Gunawardene, Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang has assured that China will help Ceylon in repaying its debt. Apart from this, China will provide financial assistance to Sri Lanka to revive its economy.
China is investing in many countries to fulfil its dream project Belt and Road Initiative. China has also discussed finalizing the BRI plan with Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kazi, who is on his first visit to China after assuming office. Kathmandu Post reported that during the meeting, China has asked Nepal to start the BRI work soon. Under this plan, China will invest in many sectors of Nepal. Apart from this, both countries have made many more agreements. Let us tell you, that India has been opposing BRI since its inception.