JEDDAH: The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Jeddah Wang Qimin has lauded the Saudi government’s significant efforts in taking preventive and security steps during this year’s Hajj season, and appreciation for the infrastructure, security, and health services provided, which contributed to a successful Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
According to the SPA, Wang Qimin stated that 10,000 Chinese pilgrims performed Hajj seamlessly, and highlighted the exceptional services that facilitated the performance of the Hajj rituals in comfort and safety.
The China Islamic Association, set up in 1955, also played a key role in managing the pilgrimage for Chinese pilgrims, contributing to the smooth implementation of their Hajj journey.
Wang Qimin said that for the last 69 years, the Islamic association has been organizing the journeys of Chinese pilgrims to Makkah and Madinah for Hajj and Umrah. The Consul General said throughout this time, multiple generations of Chinese pilgrims have personally witnessed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) remarkable advancements in serving pilgrims, including major improvements in infrastructure, transportation systems, health services, and logistics services.
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