On August 4, 2026, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Zeng Jixin paid a visit to UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Zaiyudi, and the two sides exchanged ideas on strengthening China Arab economic and trade cooperation.

Ambassador Zeng stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Arab countries continues to deepen, and economic and trade cooperation has yielded fruitful results. The United Arab Emirates has long maintained its position as China's largest export market and investment destination in West Asia and North Africa.

China is willing to work hand in hand with Afghanistan to tap into the potential of trade and investment cooperation and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Zaiyudi highly appreciates the achievements of China Arab economic and trade cooperation, stating that the momentum and potential of bilateral trade and investment cooperation are strong. He is willing to strengthen exchanges and visits at all levels with China, deepen practical cooperation, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.Editor/Min Jing