Saudi Arabia deepens ties with China, joins security bloc.
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Saudi Arabia has approved partial membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a political and security bloc that includes China, Russia, and India, as the kingdom strengthens its commercial and security ties with China amid strained relations with the U.S. in the Middle East region. The decision comes ahead of a May meeting of foreign ministers from the regional grouping, where Iran recently gained full member status.
- Saudi Arabia Strengthens Relations With China Amid Strained U.S. Ties The Wall Street Journal
- Saudi Arabia takes step to join China-led security bloc, as ties with Beijing strengthen CNBC
- China's Xi welcomes Saudi-Iranian thaw in Middle East DW (English)
- Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow Reuters
- Saudis join Shanghai Cooperation Organization as China bromance blossoms Al-Monitor
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