The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between their two countries. This high-level dialogue is crucial for fostering bilateral relations and addressing shared interests, reflecting a commitment to mutual growth and collaboration.
President Xi Jinping welcomed Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his official visit to China, expressing appreciation for the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries and their continuous development across various levels.
During the meeting, Sheikh Khalid conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to President Xi, along with wishes for further progress and prosperity for the friendly Chinese people. President Xi reciprocated with greetings to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and wished the UAE and its people continued advancement and growth.
The two sides discussed ways to enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries in various fields, emphasizing the importance of expanding the economic and investment partnership to support sustainable and balanced growth that serves the interests of both nations.
The meeting also reviewed regional and international developments, the importance of establishing stability, enhancing international coordination to face common challenges, and supporting peaceful solutions to conflicts, contributing to the preservation of international peace and security.
Attendees included Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Special Envoy to China; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of ADNOC; Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Investment; Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, the UAE Ambassador to China; Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi and Head of the Crown Prince’s Office; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Head of the Abu Dhabi Media Office and Strategic Relations Advisor; Mariam Eid Al Mehairi; and Khalid Mohammed Jdeed Al Shahi, Deputy Head of the UAE Mission to China.
Additionally, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the chairmen of major Chinese companies in the energy, petrochemical, sovereign investment, advanced technology, renewable energy solutions, and electronics sectors, aiming to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China by exploring new avenues for economic and developmental cooperation between the two countries.
In these discussions, Sheikh Khalid met with Dai Houliang, Chairman of China National Petroleum Corporation, where they explored ways to expand cooperation in the energy sector, clean energy solutions, and enhance supply chains to support energy security regionally and globally, as well as exchange views on future collaboration opportunities.
He also met with Liao Zhingtai, Chairman of Wanhua Chemical Group, where they reviewed cooperation opportunities in the manufacturing sector, employing modern technologies and advanced technology to enhance operational efficiency and achieve industrial sustainability goals.
Moreover, he discussed with Zhang Qingsong, Chairman and CEO of China Investment Corporation, the prospects for developing the investment partnership between the two sides and cooperation in exploring promising investment opportunities in both markets, reinforcing collaboration in areas of mutual priority that serve strategic interests and enhance sustainable development goals.
Sheikh Khalid met with Robin Zhang, the founder and CEO of Amperex Technology (CATL), a leader in renewable energy solutions and battery technologies, where they discussed enhancing cooperation in energy efficiency and sharing knowledge and expertise in energy storage battery manufacturing to support efforts to enhance operational efficiency in smart mobility and the role of advanced technologies in supporting climate neutrality initiatives.
He also met with Lei Jun, Chairman of Xiaomi Corporation, where they addressed collaboration prospects in technological innovation and advanced electronics industries, discussing ways to strengthen the partnership to support digital transformation across various vital sectors and priorities in the economic development pathways between the two countries.
Sheikh Khalid concluded his official visit to the People’s Republic of China, aimed at enhancing the UAE-China strategic partnership across various vital sectors and priorities in economic and developmental cooperation between the two countries.
At the end of the visit, he expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the People’s Republic of China for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to him and his accompanying delegation, wishing China and its friendly people continued prosperity and success.