Beijing, April 17th—Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

Liu said, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, China-UAE relations have maintained strong development. China is willing to work with the UAE to expand practical cooperation in economy, trade and energy, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, enhance coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs, push China-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level, and respond to global risks and challenges. 

Sultan Al Jaber said, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attaches great importance to relations with China and cherishes the deep friendship with President Xi Jinping. China and the UAE have great potential for cooperation and are comprehensive strategic partners. The UAE places the development of relations with China as the top priority in its diplomacy. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is committed to further tapping the potential for cooperation in energy and other fields between the two countries. Chinese companies are welcome to invest and start businesses in the UAE. He expressed the willingness to strengthen all-round cooperation with China. 

Jin Xin, Assistant-minister of the IDCPC, was present.