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China Partners with UAE to Fast-Track Gulf Trade Talks

12/13/2025

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China seeks the United Arab Emirates' help to accelerate negotiations for a free-trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
Wang Yi expressed support for the UAE's national security measures and its growing international role.
They discussed boosting cooperation in investment, oil and gas, infrastructure, renewable energy, and technology, and the UAE signaled willingness to contribute.

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China seeks the United Arab Emirates' help to accelerate negotiations for a free-trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
Wang Yi expressed support for the UAE's national security measures and its growing international role.
They discussed boosting cooperation in investment, oil and gas, infrastructure, renewable energy, and technology, and the UAE signaled willingness to contribute.