2020 was an unusual year in the history of mankind,during which the COVID-19 outbreak profoundly affected the international landscape and economic order,thus making the international and regional situations more complicated. Under the auspices of the Chinese President and Arab leaders,China-Arab States relations have been further consolidated with frequent high-level interactions. The pragmatic cooperation between China and the Arab States to fight against COVID-19 was exceptional,and has yielded remarkable achievements in various sectors. China and the Arab States issued a joint statement on solidarity against COVID-19,in which both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen solidarity,promote cooperation,and support each other to fight against COVID-19 and address common threats and challenges. Furthermore,China and the Arab States have been dedicating themselves to post-COVID-19 economic recovery and development to safeguard their citizens’ well-being and sustainable growth. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi commended China-Arab States relations in the face of the pandemic:“China and the Arab States have stood by each other,fought in solidarity and extended a helping hand to each other. Our relations have been further strengthened and elevated.”People’s Daily,July 3,2020,p.6.">[1]
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