JAKARTA - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. During the meeting, Xi emphasized the close relationship between China and the United Arab Emirates while proposing four points to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Citing a Xinhua report, Tuesday, April 14, President Xi called the UAE China's comprehensive strategic partner. According to the Chinese President, relations between the two countries continue to grow steadily, marked by the strengthening of political trust, the expansion of practical cooperation, and increased people-to-people exchanges.
Xi said China is ready to build a more stable and dynamic comprehensive strategic partnership with the UAE. Therefore, both countries are asked to continue to support each other on issues that concern each other's core interests, maintain high-level communication, and strengthen strategic trust.
He also encouraged the coordination of development strategies and the expansion of cooperation in the fields of energy, investment, trade, science, technology, education, civil aviation, and tourism. In addition, Xi asked that China and the UAE's coordination be strengthened in international forums such as the UN and BRICS.
In discussing the Middle East, Xi stressed that China would continue to promote peace and dialogue. He then put forward four points.
First, upholding peaceful coexistence in the Middle East and the Gulf region. Xi assessed that countries in the region are interdependent and need to be encouraged to improve relations, as well as build a comprehensive and sustainable common security order.
Second, respect for state sovereignty. According to Xi, the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of countries in the region must not be violated. The safety of personnel, facilities, and institutions of all countries must also be maintained.
Third, uphold international law. Xi reminded the world not to return to the law of the jungle due to the application of selective rules. He emphasized the importance of maintaining an international system centered on the UN and an order based on international law.
Fourth, balancing development and security. Xi assessed that security paved the way for development, while development helped maintain stability. China, said Xi, is ready to share the opportunities from the modernization of its country to strengthen the foundation of regional development and security.
From the UAE side, Sheikh Khaled stressed that his country considers relations with China important and is ready to deepen cooperation in various fields. He also expressed the UAE's appreciation for China's role in promoting political solutions to the crisis in the Middle East.
According to Khaled, the UAE will maintain close communication and coordination with China to promote a ceasefire, restore regional stability, maintain international shipping security, and suppress the impact of the crisis on the global economy and energy security.
Sheikh Khaled also said the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions would be effectively protected.
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