Image Credit: Gulf News ArchivesIt’s been 35 years since the UAE and China established diplomatic relations and this is a diplomatic blueprint that has blossomed into a very deep and special bond between the peoples. That special relationship enters an even deeper phase with the announced visit this week to China of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces. More than 1.1 million tourists from China visited the UAE last year, and there are some 150 direct flights between the two countries each week. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed’s visit from Sunday is a testament to these close strategic, economic and security ties between China and the UAE. The UAE and China will continue to work closely together to promote international peace and security, renouncing extremism, combating terrorism and resolving conflicts through diplomatic and effective channels.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 20, 2019 11:15 UTC