Beijing, November 15th—Zhu Rui, Assistant-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today on the afternoon with a study group of think tanks and media from Arab states headed by Rafik Abdessalem Bouchlaka, former Tunisian Foreign Minister and Director of the Centre for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies.

Combining the achievements made in the 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhu promoted Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the fourth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee. He said, the CPC is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with think tanks and media in Arab states to push for the continuous development of China-Arab states strategic partnership.

Speaking highly of the great achievements the People's Republic of China has made over the past 70 years since its founding, Rafik expressed his willingness to learn more about China's development experience, and elevate Arab states-China relations through think tanks and media exchanges.

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