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UAE and China strengthen
economic ties with new MoU
ECI and Sinosure sign Memorandum of
Understanding to increase bilateral
collaboration in export credit, trade finance and
risk management across key growth sectors

The MoU was signed during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in
Shanghai, on the sidelines of the China–UAE Economic and Trade Cooperation
Promotion Conference.

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sinosure, China’s export credit agency, to enhance
economic cooperation and promote sustainable trade and investment between the two countries.

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The MoU was signed during the 8 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, on the sidelines of the China–UAE Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference.
The signing took place in the presence of Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and was attended by senior officials from both nations. The agreement was
signed by Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of ECI, and Mr. Lu Dong, General Manager of Sinosure’s Shanghai branch.

UAE, China deepen trade cooperation
The partnership aims to deepen collaboration between the UAE and China in export credit, trade finance and risk mitigation, while supporting exporters, investors and large-scale
infrastructure projects that align with both nations’ long-term strategic objectives.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said the agreement reflects the UAE’s position as China’s largest trading partner in the Arab world and its pivotal role in regional trade. “The UAE and
China share strong economic ties, marked by robust trade, significant investment and extensive cooperation between our public and private sectors,” he said.
“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.”

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