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His Excellency Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the People’s Republic of China, highlighted the depth of UAE-China relations and the importance of continuing to strengthen them in all areas.
Welcoming the remarkable development it has witnessed over the past four decades, particularly following the historic visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to China on 30 May, which opened its doors to consolidate economic ties, support strategic initiatives and strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as renewable energy and infrastructure development.
This came on the occasion of the conclusion in the eastern Chinese coastal city of Qingdao of the activities of the UAE-China Friendship Festival, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China, which lasted three days.
The event brought together officials and diplomats from both countries, in addition to an elite group of businessmen, investors and representatives from the cultural and educational sectors.
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For his part, Mohammed Ghanem Al Mansouri, Executive Vice President of Al Foah Dates Company, highlighted the high demand of the Chinese public for traditional Emirati products, especially dates, expressing his satisfaction with the Chinese public’s interest in Emirati heritage and their knowledge of it up close. The celebration saw a high turnout in the Emirati market, to discover the heritage products exhibited in the handicraft pavilion. The perfume corner was also admired by visitors, and they discovered the types of incense and oud.
Participants had the opportunity to taste the most famous Emirati popular dishes and get acquainted with Emirati cuisine, which added a cultural flavor to the celebration, reflecting the cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The event concluded with a dazzling aerial show using drones, lighting up the Qingdao sky with light formations representing the symbols of the two countries, and an art ceremony that showcased paintings of the cultural heritage of the two countries, reflecting the depth of cultural exchanges between the UAE and China.