Speaking during an official visit to China, Khalid al-Falih told al-Arabiya TV channel that despite low crude prices he was optimistic for global demand, that demand for crude in China remains "very healthy" and India's demand was "very good" too.

"We in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia do not have a targeted number to reach. The kingdom's production meets the requirements of the customers, whether they are outside internationally or inside the kingdom," Falih said in remarks broadcast on Wednesday.

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