Mohamed bin Zayed receives Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China

ABU DHABI, 4th May 2015 (WAM) --- ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2015 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday received Zhao Leji, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the CPC Organisation Department, at Qasr Al Shatea Palace, Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Leji and the members of his delegation before they discussed ties of friendship and cooperation between the UAE and China and ways of promoting and enhancing these ties to serve the common interests of the two friendly countries and their peoples. Zhao Leji conveyed the regards of the Chinese leadership for President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and their best wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE and its people. He hailed the keen interest that the UAE leadership takes to support and develop the existing strategic relations with China based on the principles of friendship, cooperation, mutual respect and common interests. During the meeting, the two parties explored areas of cooperation in the political, economic and developmental domains in addition to important ideas that support bilateral action and using the potential of both countries for developing joint developmental programmes and projects based on the keenness of their leaders to promote these relations in all spheres. The two parties also discussed a number of economic matters and the importance of forging beneficial partnerships aimed at furthering nation building and development of the states and peoples. They also discussed the importance of the Silk Road and related developmental projects as a vital bridge between China and this region that will boost cooperation, understanding, trade, and cultural and civilisational interaction. His Highness the Crown Prince emphasised that the strategic relationship between the UAE and China is excellent and was established by the founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He added that this relationship is developing, thanks to the keenness and support of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. H.H. Sheikh Mohamed also emphasised that China plays a central and vital role through its international effective presence. He expressed the hope that China will continue its strong efforts in cooperation with the international community to address many security, political and economic issues that are important for the security and stability of this region. H.H. Sheikh Mohamed requested the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee to convey the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Chinese leadership along with his best wishes for further progress and prosperity for China and its people in all spheres. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues and matters of mutual concern. - Emirates News Agency, WAM –http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395280076171.html