Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, discussed strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries and ways to elevate it in various vital fields.
The meeting took place during Li Qiang’s reception of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi as part of his official visit to the People’s Republic of China. Li Qiang welcomed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation, expressing his wishes for a successful visit that would advance joint cooperation.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in turn, expressed his happiness with the visit to the People’s Republic of China, appreciating the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and the delegation. He affirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to continuing to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with China and developing priority areas of cooperation, particularly in economic and developmental sectors, to serve mutual interests and support sustainable development in both countries.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the importance of building on the progress achieved in the historical relations between the two countries and moving towards a more integrated phase, focusing on investing in future opportunities and working together to strengthen supply chains, enhancing their position as active partners in the global economy.
Discussions during the meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation and joint action in various vital fields, supporting the development trends of both countries and keeping pace with global economic transformations.
Both sides highlighted the importance of holding the Business Promotion Conference between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China, coinciding with this visit, with the participation of business leaders and investors from both countries to explore opportunities to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, and industrial development.
The meeting also reviewed developments in regional and international situations, the importance of consolidating stability, enhancing international coordination in facing common challenges, and supporting peaceful solutions to conflicts, contributing to maintaining international peace and security.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Li Qiang witnessed the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen Emirati-Chinese partnership and expand cooperation in various areas of common interest, most notably clean energy, investment, sustainable agriculture, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and supporting the exchange of expertise and implementation of joint research programs in advanced technology.
Li Qiang hosted a dinner in honor of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation, in order to strengthen the bonds of cooperation and fraternal relations between the two countries. The dinner was attended by members of the official delegation from the Emirati side and a number of ministers and senior officials from the Chinese side.
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the President of the UAE to the People’s Republic of China, Head of the Executive Affairs Authority; Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and CEO of ADNOC Group; Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Head of the Crown Prince’s Office in the Crown Prince’s Court; Maryam Eid Al Muhairi, Head of the Abu Dhabi Media Office, Strategic Relations Advisor in the Crown Prince’s Court; and Khaled Mohamed Jdeed Al Shehi, Deputy Head of the UAE Mission to the People’s Republic of China, attended the meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the primary focus of the meeting between Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Li Qiang?
The primary focus was on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China and exploring ways to enhance cooperation in various vital fields.
What sectors were highlighted for future cooperation?
Key sectors included clean energy, investment, sustainable agriculture, environmental sustainability, healthcare, and advanced technology.
What was the value of non-oil trade between the UAE and China in 2025?
The value of non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached approximately $111 billion USD in 2025.
As the UAE and China continue to explore avenues for collaboration, what impact might these strengthened ties have on regional economic dynamics?
