BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhuanet) -- With a sustained, growing economy,China is ready to cooperate with the international community, particularly members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) more effectively on the basis of mutual benefit and Saudi Arabia, as a major oil producing nation, is playing a vital role in the OPEC.

    Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan made the remarks at a regular press conference Thursday. He said Saudi Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-nuaimi will paya goodwill visit to China from April 1 to 3 as guest of the State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC).

    Al-nuaimi is expected to exchange views with the SDRC leading officials on bilateral cooperation in the field of energy, and meet with Chinese Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan during his stay in Beijing, Kong said. Enditem