On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UAE president’s special envoy to China, in Beijing. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen strategic mutual trust and advance cooperation across all fields.
Wang Yi emphasized that China is a reliable, long-term strategic partner of the United Arab Emirates. He noted that the strong personal friendship and mutual trust between the two heads of state provide a solid political guarantee for elevating the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
The foreign minister, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted that China’s approach to relations with the UAE reflects its diplomatic principle of equality among all countries, and its ongoing support for developing nations. He argued that China’s growth adds strength to world peace, boosts the influence of the Global South, and enhances global stability. 🌏
In response, Al Mubarak described China as one of the UAE’s most important strategic partners. He praised the deep friendship between their leaders and said that relations with China remain a top priority of the UAE’s foreign policy. The envoy added that the UAE has full confidence in China’s long-term development and is eager to:
- Enhance high-level exchanges 🤝
- Learn from China’s governance experience 💡
- Expand cooperation in the economy, trade, investment, energy, and science and technology
Both sides agreed that stronger ties will deliver mutual benefits and create win-win outcomes, setting the stage for a new chapter in China-UAE cooperation.
Reference(s):
Wang Yi: China to enhance mutual trust, advance cooperation with UAE
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