Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pledging to deepen cooperation between the two countries in various areas.

During the meeting, President Xi said China supports Kuwait in its efforts of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and appreciates its commitment to the one-China principle and support for China on Hong Kong, Taiwan, Xinjiang and other issues concerning the country's core interests.

China backs Kuwait Vision 2035, its national development plan, said Xi, adding that the Chinese side is ready to take part in Kuwait's major construction projects, explore the potential of cooperation in new energy, 5G communications and digital economy, and support cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

He said, China congratulates Kuwait on becoming a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and a member of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, a forum on security issues.

The Chinese side is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with the Kuwaiti side in regional and international affairs and make efforts for the common development and universal security of all countries, said Xi.

The crown prince expressed his appreciation of China's commitment that all countries, regardless of their sizes, are equal, and of its non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, adding that a series of initiatives proposed by China are conducive to the world.

The Kuwaiti side is ready to work with China to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields and open up new prospects for the strategic partnership between the two countries, he said.