This refers to the article, “Exploring new horizons” by Abdulrahman Al-Rashed. Indeed, Saudi Arabia should shift its focus on the East as long time investment in the West has created a one-sided affair in line with country’s economic development.
There is no doubt that China and India do not interfere in other countries’ internal affairs. As a matter of fact, this factor is very healthy as it will bring stability in relations on both sides. Also, China being a superpower can do wonders for Saudi Arabia in the field of defense mechanism.
However, there are some issues in China’s Xinjiang (Uyghur) province, where it is not allowing Muslims to follow their religious duties. While establishing relations with China, this factor should be left out as it is China’s internal matter and they should solve between themselves amicably.
India, which is considered the largest economy of the future because of its enormous human and other resources, can contribute to Saudi Arabia’s economy immensely. The Kingdom can learn many techniques from both China and India on how to give impetus to the economy without depending on oil. — Anees Lokhande, Jubail
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