At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited China from July 21 to 23, 2019 to consolidate and strengthen the special relationship between the two countries and peoples. Friends.

President Xi Jinping and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks in an atmosphere of mutual affection and friendship between the two friendly sides, during which they stressed the strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and the positive developments in bilateral special and special relations and the exchange of views aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation. .

A number of international and regional issues of common interest to both parties were also discussed and common understanding reached, and broad consensus was reached on the importance of strengthening international peace and security.

The UAE also congratulates the Chinese leadership and the Chinese people for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The two countries also celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which witnessed since 1984 great developments to strengthen bilateral relations, which was established by establishing strategic partnership between the two countries in 2012 , Where bilateral relations have witnessed rapid and comprehensive growth, in which confidence and expansion of cooperation in political, economic, trade, cultural, security and energy fields have been enhanced.

The friendship relations were further strengthened after President Xi Jinping's visit to the United Arab Emirates in July 2018, during which he announced the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries with the aim of upgrading the China-UAE special relations, promoting high-level visits at all levels and maintaining consultation and coordination on Ways to develop bilateral relations and important international and regional issues, and to further consolidate bilateral relations based on trust and mutual interests between the two sides.

The two countries share a number of common objectives: achieving sustainable development, growth, prosperity and stability for their peoples, and consolidating bilateral relations based on principles and fundamental pillars based on several axes, namely peace, tolerance, dialogue, openness to different cultures, security and stability, and bridges of cooperation and communication with the international community. And adhere to the principles of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, cooperation and mutual understanding in light of the current developments of the international situation.

The two sides welcomed the China-UAE Economic Forum accompanying the official visit, under the joint chairmanship of the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, and the results achieved by the participating parties.

The two sides signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral relations in the economic, trade and investment fields, technology transfer, artificial intelligence, environmental protection, food security, culture and education for the good and interests of both countries.

The two sides agreed on the continuity of communication and cooperation and focus during the next phase on the following areas:

- To give priority to the development of comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthen the special relations between the two friendly countries, intensify mutual visits and consultations between the leaders of the two countries and officials at all levels, and strengthen communication and coordination on bilateral relations and regional issues of common concern.

- The two sides are keen to enhance coordination and joint cooperation, and work to resolve international and regional issues, so as to achieve stability and development in the region and the world.

- The two sides reaffirm their steadfast and joint support for issues related to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and security of the homeland, peaceful settlement of disputes, refusal to interfere in the internal affairs of States in any way, violation of their sovereignty and respect for the principles of good neighborliness.

- The UAE side expresses its unwavering commitment to the one-China principle, its support for China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, supporting the position of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Taiwan issue and its support for the peaceful development of relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits.

- The United Arab Emirates commends China's efforts in nurturing its Chinese Muslim citizens, especially in the Xinjiang region, and supporting national unity, stability and security. It supports all precautionary measures to combat terrorism, violence and defamation of China, to maintain the protection and stability of its territory, reject all forms of extremism, terrorism and national secession, and carry out actions that fuel national unity.

The People's Republic of China supports the efforts of the United Arab Emirates to respect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity. The two countries reaffirm the principle of sovereignty, non-interference in the internal affairs of States and the peaceful settlement of issues in accordance with the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

- The two sides stress the importance of working to protect the security and safety of energy supplies through the sea lanes in the Arabian Gulf region and call on the international community to cooperate in securing international navigation and securing energy access, stressing that the sabotage operation of oil tankers in UAE territorial waters in May 2019 and Strait of Hormuz In June 2019 constitute a real threat to international navigation. The two sides also call for a firm stance and condemnation of these provocative and subversive acts that threaten international peace and security.

- The two sides believe that the maintenance of peace, security and stability in the Middle East is in accordance with the common interest of the States and peoples of the region and promotes international peace and security.

The two sides reaffirm their keenness to further strengthen communication and cooperation in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The two sides also seek to promote international peace and stability and to consolidate the values ​​of moderation and tolerance by working with The international community and partners to meet the challenges of violent extremism and terrorism.

- Both sides support efforts to reform the United Nations to better discharge its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations, raise the capacity of the United Nations to face global threats and challenges and enhance its role in the global governance system. Reaffirming the importance of increasing the representation and voice of developing countries, including the Arab states, through the reform of the UN Security Council. We must work to find a package of solutions that take into consideration the interests and concerns of all parties through broad and democratic consultation and reaching consensus.

- The two sides support the principles of international trade, free trade, multilateralism and WTO rules, and emphasize the important and pivotal role of the multilateral trading system, which is open, transparent, inclusive and non-discriminatory.

The UAE side supports the "Belt and Road" initiative and is keen to participate actively in related construction and related projects and congratulates the Chinese side on the success of the second session of the "Belt and Road" Forum for International Cooperation. The Chinese side also appreciates the UAE's outstanding participation in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to the forum on 27 April 2019, and keen to continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all fields in the framework of cooperation in the "Belt and Road" initiative.

- The Chinese side thanks the UAE for hosting the sixteenth session of the Senior Officials Meeting of the Arab-China Cooperation Forum and the fifth session of the strategic political dialogue at the level of senior officials in Abu Dhabi on 18/6/2019.

The two sides reaffirm their support for the development of Sino-Arab strategic partnership relations and push them to wider and wider horizons.

- The two sides affirm their positive evaluation of the fruitful results achieved by economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, as well as the continuous support for trade and investment partnership relations, and further facilitate trade and investment between the two sides through the joint economic and trade committee mechanism. In the two countries for investment and development in third countries.

- The Chinese side thanks the UAE side for its active participation in the Beijing International Horticulture Exhibition. The UAE side also thanks the Chinese side for its support and confirmation of its participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai and will provide facilities to the Chinese side, especially to celebrate the Chinese New Year during the Expo. The Chinese side thanks the UAE side for its active participation in the China International Exhibition of Import and Exhibition of China and the Arab Countries, and welcomes the benefit of the UAE side of these two platforms to promote its distinctive products.

- The two sides will enhance cooperation in the field of electronic commerce, coordinate policies and share experiences between the competent authorities in the two countries.

- The two sides shall continue to encourage mutual investment and further expand the fields of cooperation, channels of investment and finance through the mechanism of exchanging visits between the businessmen of the two countries, work together to advance priority cooperation projects, expand the use of local currencies in the settlement of trade and investment between the two sides. And support the opening of branches of banking institutions of the two countries to the other side, to strengthen communication and cooperation between the financial institutions of the two countries.

- The two sides emphasize the importance of air transport in promoting trade, investment and the movement of individuals between the two countries and consider with interest the increase in the movement of national carriers between the international airports in the two countries and pay the competent authorities of civil aviation in both countries to study increasing flights to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

- The two sides will continue to increase cooperation in the field of energy, production capacities and infrastructure, and support the construction of the China-UAE model area of ​​cooperation in the field of productive capacities, the container terminal in the second phase of the port of Khalifa and the second phase of the network of the Union of Railways and other development projects in both countries.

- The two sides welcome the progress made by the strategic partnership in the field of energy, oil and gas between the two countries, stressing that this partnership constitutes an important pillar for practical cooperation between the two countries and will continue to encourage and support the two companies to enhance communication in this field. Oil exploration, extraction, refining and transport, and implementation of major development projects, within the oil concessions in the fields of land and sea.

- The two sides are keen to strengthen communication and cooperation in planning, technical research and development, dissemination of pilot projects and development of competencies in the field of new and renewable energies, and cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

The two sides attach great importance to technological innovation and ensure the creation of new areas of cooperation and the creation of a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory environment in the relevant markets by enhancing communication between specialists and scientific experts, establishing joint laboratories, cooperation in technology parks, transfer of technology and exchange of experiences in the areas of technology, communication, artificial intelligence and space. Satellite and other modern and advanced technology industries.

- The two sides affirm their appreciation for the fruitful cooperation and coordination between the two sides in the field of defense and military, and enhance mutual visits and participation in training, exhibitions and official activities in both countries.

- The two sides are keen to strengthen communication and cooperation in the fields of combating corruption, organized crime and electronic crimes, money laundering, human trafficking, drugs and illegal immigration.

- The two sides support the opening of cultural centers on the other side to enhance cultural cooperation. The Chinese side appreciates the initiative put forward by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on the teaching of Chinese language in UAE schools. Cultural relations between the two countries at the official and popular levels. The two sides welcomed the holding of cultural and youth activities during the visit, which contribute to enhancing cultural understanding and dialogue.

In conclusion, the two sides will continue to enhance mutual cooperation in all fields within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership and the special relationship between the two friendly countries, as well as the mutual participation of their representatives from government institutions or the private sector in conferences and meetings organized in both countries. And push forward the strengthening and consolidation of the relationship to the highest levels to promote the development of the two countries.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, expressed his thanks, appreciation and gratitude to His Excellency President Xi Jinping, the Chinese leadership and the Chinese people for their warm welcome and warm hospitality during the visit. Impact on the consolidation of bilateral relations.