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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Excellency Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, today discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint work in order to enhance and expand their horizons within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership that brings together the two friendly countries.
This came during the talks held by His Highness with the Chinese Premier at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, who conveyed to His Highness the greetings of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, and his wishes for further progress for the UAE and for continued development and prosperity for relations between the two countries. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the guest and the accompanying delegation and conveyed his sincere greetings and wishes to the Chinese President and his congratulations on the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on October 1. His Highness expressed his hope that this visit would contribute to advancing the path of the strategic partnership between the two countries in light of the joint keenness to develop it at all levels.
The two sides reviewed the level of development of cooperation, especially in the economic, trade, investment, industrial, renewable energy, sustainability, educational, cultural and other aspects that represent the development priorities of the two countries.
The two sides discussed the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and China, which they are celebrating this year, and which has resulted in decades of comprehensive strategic partnership that contributes to achieving sustainable development and prosperity for the peoples of the two countries.
The two sides exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues and developments of common interest and the importance of working to consolidate peace and stability in the world and resolve conflicts through peaceful solutions and diplomatic channels. They stressed in this context the importance of international collective action in confronting common global challenges.
The two sides also stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and coordination within the joint international frameworks that bring the two countries together in a way that enhances their mutual interests and pushes towards peace, development and prosperity in the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Chinese Premier reviewed the developments in the Middle East and the importance of the efforts made to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ensure protection for civilians there, and provide them with sufficient, safe and sustainable humanitarian assistance, in addition to preventing the expansion of the conflict in the region in a way that threatens regional security and stability and finding a horizon for a lasting and comprehensive peace based on the “two-state solution.”
His Highness the President of the State affirmed the UAE’s keenness to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China in a way that serves the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity. His Highness pointed out the importance of the outcomes of his visit to China last May, appreciating the commitment of His Excellency President Xi Jinping to strengthening the partnership and friendly relations between the two countries. He stressed the UAE’s keenness to be a strategic partner in the “Belt and Road” initiative, noting that the UAE-China relations represent a model of international cooperation that supports diplomacy and dialogue.
For his part, the Chinese Premier expressed his happiness to visit the UAE and the warm reception he and the accompanying delegation received during the visit.
His Excellency stressed China’s keenness to continue developing the prospects of its comprehensive strategic partnership with the UAE in a way that achieves their mutual interests and enhances the development and prosperity of the peoples of the two countries.
His Excellency Li Qiang wrote a word in the guest book, expressing his wishes for the UAE to continue to prosper and for the relations between the two countries to continue to progress and flourish.
His Highness the President of the State hosted a luncheon in honor of the Chinese Premier and the accompanying delegation.
The talks and banquet were attended by: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; HH Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; HH Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; HH Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; HH Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; HH Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; HH Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; HH Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Development; HH Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; HH Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; HH Faisal Abdul Aziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology; HH Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Member of the Executive Council; and HH Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China.
The Chinese side was also attended by the delegation accompanying the Premier of the State Council, which included a number of ministers and senior officials.
