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UN Tourism Secretary-General Elect,

Chinese Ambassador discuss tourism

collaboration

ABU DHABI / 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.

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