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UN Tourism Secretary-General Elect, Chinese Ambassador discuss tourism collaboration

• Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 PM

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ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2025 (WAM) -- Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General elect of UN
Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, met with Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of
China to the UAE, in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting focused on advancing collaboration in the tourism sector and explored opportunities
to forge partnerships that foster cultural and tourism initiatives supporting knowledge exchange
and economic development in tourism and related sectors.

Al Nowais reaffirmed her commitment to working with global partners, particularly China, to
develop strategic projects in sustainable and cultural tourism. She noted that China’s dynamic
tourism industry is a key driver of tourism and cultural exchange, as well as the growth of global
tourism markets.

She said, “We value China’s continuing efforts to drive tourism and promote partnerships in this
field. We look forward to expanding collaboration in the areas of education, training, and tourism
innovation through launching training programmes globally to elevate the preparedness of the

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