Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)
BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing on Thursday.
Xi noted that the UAE is an important comprehensive strategic partner of China. In recent years, China-UAE relations have maintained a sound momentum of development, setting a good example for China-Arab states relations in the new era.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE, Xi said, adding that it is an important juncture for China-UAE relations to build on past achievements and forge ahead.
He said China stands ready to work with the UAE to continue to grasp the general direction of bilateral relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, and ensure the vigorous development of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. ■
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witness the signing of bilateral cooperation documents after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 30, 2024. Xi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed in Beijing on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed, who is in China on a state visit, attended the opening ceremony of the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
