Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in China

His arrival in Beijing follows state visits to India and Pakistan

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman speaks to President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People. EPA

President Xi Jinping speaks to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. AFP

The Saudi delegation in Beijing. EPA

The meeting in th Great Hall of the People. AFP

A security officer holds a cordon during the meeting. AFP

A Chinese security officer stands guard at the door. EPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman poses for a photo with the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia at the Great Wall of China. EPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman poses for a photo during a visit at the Great Wall of China in Beijing, China. EPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman poses for a photo during a visit at the Great Wall of China. EPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman speaks with Chinese Ambassador in Saudi Arabia Li Huaxin. EPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman poses for a photo during a visit at the Great Wall of China. EPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was welcomed by Khi Li Fung, the Chinese deputy chairman of the advisory and political council and the Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Li Hua Xin. All photos Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was welcomed by Khi Li Fung, the Chinese deputy chairman of the advisory and political council and the Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Li Hua Xin.

The Saudi Crown Prince visit will include a meeting with President Xi Jinping and a high-level joint dialogue aimed at boosting relations after the nations agreed to promote a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.

Prince Mohammed's arrival comes on the back of state visits to Pakistan and India.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, arrived in China on Thursday morning as he continues his tour of Asian nations.

Prince Mohammed's arrival comes on the back of state visits to Pakistan and India.

On landing in Beijing, he was received by the Chinese deputy chairman of the advisory and political council, Khi Li Fung, the Saudi ambassador to China, Turki Al Madi, and the Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Li Hua Xin, plus a number of other officials.

His visit will include a meeting with President Xi Jinping and a high-level joint dialogue aimed at boosting relations after the nations agreed to promote a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016. He is expected to visit South Korea as well.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Prince Mohammed's visit will add to a "positive momentum" in Chinese-Saudi co-operation.

Mr Geng said the trip could provide fruitful outcomes in various areas such as infrastructure and space satellites.

"We hope that through this visit we will enhance our relations enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation ... and inject momentum into our bilateral relations," Mr Geng said.

Prince Mohammed was in Delhi on Wednesday. Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Saudi leader said Riyadh is looking to tap into over $100 billion in investments in India.

He also offered cooperation in intelligence sharing to thwart the scourge of terrorism that the world’s largest democracy is facing.

"Today, we expect the opportunities we are targeting in India in various fields to exceed $100 billion [Dh3.67bn] in the coming two years… we want to work with you, Mr Prime Minister, to ensure these investments are made and to ensure useful returns for both countries,” Prince Mohammed said.

The visit comes as China faces growing international criticism over its treatment of its Muslim minority groups.