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  HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed HE Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of China, along with his high-level delegation on Thursday. His Highness expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen the longstanding UAE-China bilateral relations . The Chinese Premier’s visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations. In detailed discussions, UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Premier Li Qiang explored various avenues of cooperation, focusing on enhancing and expanding their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Premier Li conveyed greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping, to which Sheikh Mohamed extended his own greetings and congratulations on the upcoming anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Both leaders reviewed the progress of their bilateral cooperation, particularly in key sectors such as economy, trade...

HH Sheikh Mohamed, President of UAE, is in China on a high-profile state visit, after concluding a trip to South Korea. He met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to expand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions took place in the Great Hall of the People. During the talks, both sides noted that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of UAE-China bilateral ties. The moment is seen as an opportunity to celebrate the progress made over the last decades. Sheikh Mohamed and Xi said they are committed to bolstering these ties and exchanged views on regional and international issues, including the Israel-Hamas fighting. The conflict has been raging on since October 7 and has already claimed tens of thousands of lives UAE, China sign key MoUs and agreements His Highness noted that Xi’s visit to the UAE in 2018 marked a historic milestone, culminating in the declaration of a Comprehensive S...

UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed concluded his state visit to South Korea on May 29 . His high-profile trip to Seoul involved discussions with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol, business leaders, and Emirati students in South Korea, among others. He is scheduled to begin a state visit to China on May 30. It comes after an invitation from his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. During the visit, both leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities for further cooperation and collaboration. The economic, developmental and cultural fields are likely to be granted more attention. His Highness is also set to attend celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of UAE-China diplomatic relations, according to media reports. UAE remains China’s top trade partner in Arab region The UAE and China first established their diplomatic ties in 1984. The UAE has a consulate general in Hong Kong and an embassy in Beijing. China has an emb...

HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s Upcoming State Visits to South Korea and China HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, is set to begin a high-profile state visit to South Korea on May 28, followed by a visit to China on May 30. These visits come at the invitation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese President Xi Jinping. State Visit to South Korea During his visit to South Korea, Sheikh Mohamed will engage in discussions on bilateral relations and strategies to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and technology. Additionally, they will address regional and international developments of mutual interest. The UAE and South Korea have a long-standing partnership that began 44 years ago, characterized by cooperation in various domains such as economic development, climate change, nuclear energy, food security, cybersecurity, defense, healthcare, culture, and space. The UAE President’s visit marks a significant milestone in these relations....

  In a positive step, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and China have now established the groundwork for stronger economic and trade cooperation. A strategic economic and trade cooperative action plan served as the foundation for the summit, which emphasized the value of cooperation between participants. This action builds upon the agreements reached at the first Gulf-Chinese summit held in Riyadh barely one year ago. This cooperation encompasses several areas, including trade liberalization, digital trade, and energy supply. The need for a reliable energy supply in fostering trade and industrial development was acknowledged by both parties. The dedication to continuing the oil and natural gas trade highlights the deep ties between the two parties. A noteworthy point was that both parties agreed that the digital economy is a key factor in the expansion of the world economy. In this constantly changing industry, the meeting's main goal was to harmonize development strateg...