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4/14/25, 4:46 PM UAE, China Strengthen Economic Cooperation At AIM Congress 2025
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 Guangxi's economic potential presents unique opportunities for collaboration
and emphasised the importance of building strong economic bridges that contribute to

global development objectives.

Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the UAE to China, highlighted the synergy
between the UAE’s position as a regional trade gateway and Guangxi’s strategic location.

He encouraged companies to seize the emerging opportunities and work together towards
sustainable economic growth.

Zhao Liang, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in the UAE , lauded the expanding
economic partnership between the two nations and expressed confidence in Guangxi’s
potential to contribute significantly to joint development efforts.

Raad Al-Saady, Second Vice Chairman – Managing Director, ACWA Power, emphasised the
robust and long-standing collaboration between UAE and China, particularly in energy and

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