UAE, China enhance economic cooperation at AIM Congress 2025

UAE-China cooperation at AIM 2025
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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Sr. Content Head
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The UAE and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their strategic economic cooperation during the ‘Invest in China, Guangxi’ session, held as part of the AIM Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

This move aligns with ongoing efforts to explore promising opportunities in the emerging economy, trade, and investment sectors.

The high-level session was organized in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Government of Guangxi, China. It was attended by senior government officials, leading business executives, and global investors.

Further, the “Invest in China: Guangxi” session marks another milestone in the UAE-China economic partnership and underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing trade, investment, and innovation through strategic initiatives and mutual cooperation.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, emphasized the strength of UAE-China economic relations, describing them as a model for successful strategic partnerships built on diversity and innovation. He affirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening its economic ties with China and highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative as a vital driver of regional connectivity and international cooperation.

Al Marri noted that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent a key area of cooperation between the UAE and China.

Furthermore, the minister highlighted the increasing presence of Chinese businesses in the UAE, with over 15,500 Chinese companies operating across free zones and advanced industrial hubs, and emphasized the vital role played by both countries’ business communities in advancing bilateral economic cooperation.

In his remarks, Lan Tianli, Governor of the People’s Government of Guangxi, commended the UAE’s leadership in fostering international economic collaboration. He underscored Guangxi’s strategic geographic location and the region’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the UAE in sectors such as trade, investment, and infrastructure. He stressed that the session aimed to open new horizons for sustainable growth and shared prosperity through joint efforts under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the UAE to China, highlighted the synergy between the UAE’s position as a regional trade gateway and Guangxi’s strategic location. He encouraged companies to seize emerging opportunities and work together towards sustainable economic growth.

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