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4/14/25, 4:46 PM UAE, China strengthen economic cooperation at AIM Congress 2025
The high-level session was organised in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber

of Commerce and Industry and the Government of Guangxi, China, and was

attended by senior government officials, leading business executives, and global

investors.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, emphasised the strength of

UAE-China economic relations, describing them as a model for successful strategic

partnerships built on diversity and innovation. He affirmed the UAE's commitment

to deepening its economic ties with China and highlighted the Belt and Road

Initiative as a vital driver of regional connectivity and international cooperation.

He also praised Guangxi's strategic position and growing economic potential as a

gateway to Southeast Asia and a platform for shared development.

bin Touq noted that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent a key

area of cooperation between the UAE and China. He highlighted the increasing

presence of Chinese businesses in the UAE, with over 15,500 Chinese companies

operating across free zones and advanced industrial hubs, and emphasised the vital

role played by both countries' business communities in advancing bilateral

economic cooperation.

In his remarks, Lan Tianli, Governor of the People's Government of Guangxi,
commended the UAE's leadership in fostering international economic collaboration.

He underscored Guangxi's strategic geographic location and the region's
commitment to strengthening cooperation with the UAE in sectors such as trade,

investment, and infrastructure. He stressed that the session aimed to open new
horizons for sustainable growth and shared prosperity through joint efforts under

the Belt and Road Initiative.

Khaled Al Fahim, Board Member, Abu Dhabi Chamber, reaffirmed the UAE's

dedication to enhancing trade and investment relations with China. He noted that

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