UAE, China foreign ministers affirm depth of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, in Abu Dhabi.

Yi was in the UAE on December 12-13.

During the meeting, the diplomats noted that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries has witnessed positive developments across all fields.

It follows the range of bilateral initiatives implemented following the meeting of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chinese President Xi Jinping in May 2024.

The two sides also held in-depth exchanges of views on the overall bilateral relations between the two countries, affirming readiness to enhance cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, investment, oil and natural gas, renewable energy, water, infrastructure, technology, research and science.

During the talks, the UAE reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the One China principle, affirming that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory, and expressed its firm support for the efforts of the Chinese government to achieve national unification.

The Chinese side also expressed their support for the efforts of the UAE to reach a peaceful solution to the dispute over the three islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa through bilateral negotiations in accordance with the rules of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. The Chinese side commended the UAE's development achievements across various fields, expressing its readiness to deepen alignment between the Belt and Road Initiative and the “We the UAE 2031” Vision and the “Projects of the 50”, and to work together to advance development to the highest levels.

The UAE side praised the successful convening of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and expressed their appreciation for the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Jinping. The Chinese side invited the UAE to participate and cooperate within the framework of the four global initiatives.

The two sides also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in military affairs, law enforcement, and combating extremism and terrorism, as well as intensifying exchanges in Chinese language education, tourism and civil aviation, in a manner that continues to enrich the foundations of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The UAE side expressed their support for China hosting the second China–Arab States Summit in 2026, and its support for holding the second GCC-China Summit for Cooperation and Development in parallel. It affirmed its readiness to make joint efforts with the Chinese side to ensure the success of both summits. The Chinese side, in turn, affirmed their readiness to work with the UAE side to conclude negotiations on the China–GCC free trade agreement at the earliest possible opportunity.

Gaza

China and UAE also renewed their joint commitment to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, leading to the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, in accordance with the 4th June 1967 borders, international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.

They also expressed their appreciation for international efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need for all parties to adhere to the agreement in order to alleviate humanitarian suffering and create conditions conducive to achieving lasting peace.

The Chinese side praised the importance of the UAE’s positive and influential role in the region, while the UAE side commended the positive efforts and significant contributions made by China in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and around the world.

Both sides also expressed their keenness to enhance communication and coordination within the United Nations, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and other multilateral platforms, and to exert joint efforts to achieve greater prosperity and progress for the world as a whole.