The conversations took place over separate video calls on Thursday in which China discussed strengthening bilateral economic and trade co-operation with Saudi Arabia and SA.

Wang also spoke to Saudi Commerce Minister Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi about enhancing Co-operation with countries within the Gulf Co-operation Council, while G20 and Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russian Federation, SA, United Arab Emirates' roles were brought up in his conversation with SA's Parks Tau.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry's statements did not elaborate on the discussions.

--Reuters--