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9/3/25, 10:37 AM UAE participates as Guest of Honour in 7th edition of China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, highlights opportunities to strengthen E…
Speaking at the exhibition, H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh affirmed the UAE and China share robust
historical ties and a strategic, comprehensive economic partnership. Guided by the visionary

outlook of both leaderships and their shared determination, this relationship continues to
progress toward greater prosperity, reflecting the aspirations of both the nation for sustainable

economic development.

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh stated: “The UAE’s role as Guest of Honour underscores the strong

momentum in our bilateral economic and commercial cooperation. We view this event as a

strategic platform to enhance UAE-China economic, investment, and trade partnerships,
support business community dialogue, and strengthen broader Arab-China cooperation. This
exhibition also celebrates the deep-rooted civilisational connection between our peoples, forged

through the historic Silk Road and centuries of trade and cultural exchange, bonds that
continue to build enduring bridges of trust and collaboration.”

“UAE-China economic and investment relations are growing continuously, with China as the

UAE’s leading global trading partner. Conversely, the UAE is China’s primary non-oil trade hub
in the Middle East and Africa, acting as a crucial gateway with over 60 per cent of China’s

regional exports transit through it. This reflects our deep cooperation and economic integration,
underscoring the strategic importance of our bilateral relations in advancing sustainable
development and mutual investment opportunities,” H.E. added.

His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China, emphasised that the

UAE’s participation as Guest of Honor at this year’s China-Arab States Expo underscores the
depth of the historical and strategic ties with China.

His Excellency noted that this participation represents a valuable opportunity to showcase the

UAE’s pioneering developmental achievements, highlight promising investment and economic
prospects across various sectors, and further strengthen cooperation in key fields such as
technology, energy, renewable energy, modern agriculture, and innovation.

“This participation reflects a shared commitment to expanding avenues of strategic cooperation

and strengthening a partnership founded on mutual respect and common benefit. The Expo
provided an ideal platform to enhance communication between business leaders and investors,

while opening new horizons for future cooperation between China and the other participating
Arab countries,” H.E. said.

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