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Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA); and Wang Chicheng, the
Director General of the National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC).

The theme of this year’s Conference was ‘Openness, Cooperation, Development, and Mutual Benefit’ and it
drew the participation of government representatives from national, regional, and international IP offices in 55

countries, with six international organisations attending as observers. H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al
Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property Sector at the Ministry of Economy, participated in

the Conference on the UAE’s behalf.

The Conference was aimed at strengthening cooperation among countries along the Belt and Road in the

field of IP rights protection, transforming it into a route for peace, prosperity, openness, and innovation.
Additionally, it contributed to facilitating linkages between diverse cultures and promoting innovation and
knowledge along the New Silk Road economic belt.

H.E. Al Muaini highlighted the significant role of IP in driving the expansion and prosperity of global
economies, thereby supporting their transition towards advanced economic models based on innovation and

creativity. Furthermore, IP plays a key role in promoting the collective economic development of Belt and
Road countries, and grow a robust framework for safeguarding IP applications in accordance with
international best practices.

He said: “The UAE continues to support global efforts to protect intellectual property rights and create a
catalytic environment for innovation and creativity. The country strives to build partnerships and strengthen

cooperation with international IP institutions, consolidating its position as a leading regional and global
destination for patents and creative businesses. These efforts fall in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision

and the objectives of the Ministry of Economy to promote the UAE’s leadership and competitiveness in
innovation and IP rights protection.”

He added: “The conference serves as a valuable platform to develop innovative policies to facilitate cross-
border patenting and launch new initiatives and projects that contribute to enhancing the protection of the

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