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4/14/25, 4:21 PM UAE, China's Guangxi Zhuang explore strengthening ties in vital sectors as bilateral trade grows to $969 million

Strengthening public-private partnerships

During the meeting, the UAE’s Minister of Economy emphasized the importance of continuing to
explore new investment and development opportunities that contribute to the sustainable
development of both economies. He explained that the UAE serves as a strategic gateway to the
Middle East and African markets, supported by its position as a global hub for re-export and
advanced logistics services.

Bin Touq added that the UAE’s comprehensive economic ecosystem empowers its partners,
including Guangxi Zhuang, to expand to new markets, facilitating the flow of their exports and
overseas investments.

The meeting also explored opportunities for strengthening public-private partnerships between the
UAE and China, particularly in digital trade, smart manufacturing, advanced technologies and
infrastructure investment. Discussions further covered the potential to expand cooperation in food
security, sustainable agriculture, free zones, tourism, air transport and smart cities.

Greater knowledge exchange in key areas

For its part, the Chinese side welcomed the prospect of expanding economic cooperation with the
UAE and developing new mechanisms for knowledge exchange in areas such as technology,
logistics services and port services. This aligns with the global significance of both countries as
influential economic hubs in the international trade landscape.

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