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Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of ADTD, stated that the signing of the MoU aligns
with the leadership’s vision of engaging in global partnerships and exploring opportunities for
integration with cities of significant tourism and cultural influence.
He said: “Through this agreement, we aim to strengthen cooperation with Chongqing Municipality in
ways that serve both parties, contribute to the development of a sustainable tourism ecosystem,
promote cultural understanding, and build long-term institutional relationships based on
knowledge and experience exchange.”

He emphasised that the agreement represents a qualitative addition to the department’s
international cooperation efforts and reiterated the department’s commitment to developing
Ajman’s tourism sector according to global best practices, aligned with the emirate’s aspirations for
a prosperous and open future.

This collaboration reflects the mutual keenness of both parties to deepen bonds of friendship and
practical cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly given China’s status as a strategic
partner of the UAE across various sectors, with tourism, culture, and investment at the forefront.

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