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11/10/25, 8:21 AM ECI signs MoU with Sinosure to strengthen economic cooperation between UAE and China in key sectors
Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance, and Mr. Lu Dong, General Manager of
Shanghai Branch, Sinosure.

The MoU aims to strengthen economic cooperation between the UAE and China, particularly in the areas of
export credit, trade finance, and risk mitigation. It represents a key milestone in advancing bilateral support for
exporters, investors, and infrastructure projects that align with both nations’ long-term strategic interests. The
partnership reflects the deepening trade relations between the UAE and China and underscores their mutual
commitment to economic diversification, sustainable development, and global competitiveness.

H.E. Al Zeyoudi said: “The UAE and China share strong economic ties, marked by robust trade, significant
investment, and extensive cooperation between both our public and private sectors. We are China’s largest
trading partner in the Arab world, with about 60% of Chinese trade being transited through UAE ports to more
than 400 cities across the Middle East and North Africa. This agreement between Etihad Credit Insurance and
Sinosure marks another milestone in deepening our bilateral ties and opens new avenues for collaboration across
priority sectors. As two nations committed to advancing sustainable development and open, rules-based
international trade, this agreement reflects our shared vision to create new pathways for exporters, investors, and
businesses to thrive. Strengthening collaboration in export credit and trade finance will facilitate mutual growth
and deepen our bilateral ties.”

Commenting on the agreement, H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei said, “The MoU reflects the mutual commitment of
ECI and Sinosure to deepen cooperation in supporting national exporters and investors. At ECI, we are dedicated
to strengthening our strategic ties, fostering collaboration, and exchanging expertise with leading international
institutions and agencies in the fields of insurance, credit, and guarantees. This partnership with Sinosure
represents a significant milestone in our mission to empower UAE exporters and investors with the confidence
and tools to expand globally. By leveraging our combined expertise in trade credit and risk management, we aim
to unlock new opportunities in high-growth markets, foster sustainable trade flows, and contribute to the long-
term economic resilience of both nations.”

Under the terms of the MoU, ECI and Sinosure will collaborate in several key areas, including the joint
financing of eligible export and investment projects involving UAE and Chinese companies; the exchange of
market intelligence, risk management best practices, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
frameworks; the facilitation of mutual access to Chinese and UAE markets for exporters and investors, creating
new opportunities for bilateral growth; and the identification of joint opportunities in third markets aligned with
both agencies’ mandates and national development strategies.

This strategic partnership reinforces the UAE’s broader objective to expand economic partnerships across Asia,
including with China, which is already one of its’ largest global trading partners.

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