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9/29/24, 1:03 PM UAE-Beijing Economic Forum explores opportunities to develop strategic partnership in technology, new economy
The country's pavilion was co-opened by Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini,
Assistant Undersecretary for IP Rights Sector at the Ministry of Economy; Khaled
Mohammed Al Shehhi, Deputy Head of the UAE Mission to China; and Guo Huai
Gang, President of the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade in
Beijing. A number of government and private sector representatives from the two
countries attended the opening.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, Beijing and the China Council for the Promotion
of International Trade jointly hosted the 'UAE - Beijing Economic Forum' themed
'Forty Years of Prosperity,' celebrating the 40th year of the establishment of bilateral
relations between the UAE and China. The Forum reviewed plans and policies
aimed at developing strategic partnership and strengthening cooperation between
the two countries in technology and the new economy. It was also aimed at enabling
intellectual property (IP) applications in creative industries and exploring new
opportunities to promote dialogue between the UAE and China at the government
and private sector levels.
In his speech at the Forum, Dr. Al Muaini emphasised that the bilateral partnership
between the UAE and China continues to scale new heights thanks to the shared
commitment of both leaderships. He noted that the UAE's participation in CIFTIS
as well as the economic forum in Beijing underscore the commonalities in the
strategic visions and plans of both nations and their commitment to enhancing
cooperation in the development of innovative economic and service solutions.
He added, "The exhibition is one of the most prominent global events in the
services trade, which provides a valuable opportunity to the participating countries
to strengthen cooperation in this regard. It is an important platform to promote
national industries and services before the international community, especially in
manufacturing, technology and innovation sectors and the new economy." He
further emphasised the role of the China Council for the Promotion of International
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