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Premier Wen and the leaders of the three Gulf countries agreed that China and Arab countries should work together under new situations to turn the Silk Road into a road of friendship and cooperation, and further deepen communication and cooperation in culture, education and other sectors between China and the Arab countries.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) meets with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani (R), the emir of Qatar, in Doha, capital of Qatar, Jan. 18, 2012. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

In his meeting with members of the Saudi Arabia-China Friendship Association and the Saudi Arabia-China Business and Industry Council, Wen said mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, especially the youth, are the foundation of friendly cooperation between China and the Arab countries and that both sides should establish closer cultural ties.

Wen's sincerity and his far-reaching statement have moved his audience, who expressed their willingness to work as messengers of friendship and make new contributions to the Arab-China relations.

At a press conference in Qatar, he expounded his point of view on the achievement of his visit, as well as on international and regional issues.

International and local media extensively covered Wen's visit to the three Gulf states, saying that the visit indicated great importance attached by China to Arab states.

They said the Chinese leader's visit has greatly promoted political mutual trust and relations of strategic cooperation between China and the three Gulf states and also between China and the Arab nations.

Wen's visit has produced fruitful results on bilateral cooperation,which is a successful one that is of vital significance featuring an all-win situation.