His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, stressed that close cooperation with the People’s Republic of China is entering a new phase of prosperity and growth, through a distinguished work system that seeks to achieve common goals and interests, and formulate a new investment landscape characterized by growth, inclusiveness and sustainability for all parties.
In a keynote speech at the opening of the 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, held in Xiamen, at the Xiamen International Convention and Exhibition Center, in Fujian Province, China, in the presence of HE He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, and more than 200 senior government and business leaders from around the world, His Highness the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with all international partners in various areas of strategic importance, such as sustainable development, trade and education, stressing that building strong and effective relations is a pillar for achieving common goals.
His Highness said, “The close and growing cooperation between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China has led to increased visits, strengthened trade relations and opportunities aimed at achieving the well-being of the people of both countries.”
His Highness added, “We in Ras Al Khaimah look forward to benefiting from the long history and strength of our historical relations with China, and pushing it towards a new phase of prosperity, growth and mutual trade cooperation. We believe that investment does not lie only in companies, but also contributes to enhancing human development and relations between peoples, which are a fundamental driver for achieving more success and cooperation.”
After delivering his speech, His Highness the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah toured the Ras Al Khaimah pavilion, “Invest in Ras Al Khaimah”, at the “China International Fair for Investment and Trade”, which includes a number of entities, namely: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Marjan Company, Ras Al Khaimah Properties Company, Ras Al Khaimah Ports, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones Authority (RAKEZ), and the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah.
His Highness also held a press conference with major Chinese media outlets, including China Central Television (CCTV), China Daily, Fujian Daily and Xiamen Daily, where he spoke about Ras Al Khaimah’s vision to enhance cooperation with China in various sectors.
His Highness met with the UAE business delegation participating in the exhibition from various emirates of the country under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy, and exchanged talks with them about the importance of participating in the world’s leading investment and trade event.
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi is heading a high-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah to the leading event, which is one of the largest investment and trade exhibitions in China, with the participation of more than 1,000 trade delegations, about 5,000 companies, and nearly 50,000 businessmen.
This year, the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries.
The exhibition is the first stop on His Highness’s six-day trip to the People’s Republic of China, during which he will visit the cities of Dongguan and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, where he will hold meetings with senior government and cultural leaders, and a select group of businessmen.
Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China, the China International Fair for Investment and Trade is held annually in Xiamen and serves as a platform for promoting international investment relations. In recent years, the event has grown into one of the most influential international investment events in the world, attracting government leaders and business people from more than 100 countries and government officials from more than 100 cities across 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China.
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