Khaleej Times

An example to be followed: Al Kaabi

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dhabi — Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Developmen­t, stated that the roots of the relationsh­ip between the UAE and China extend to the depths of history.

In her statement marking the visit of Xi Jinping, President of China, to the UAE, Al Kaabi said: “The UAE and China have advanced their relations towards greater understand­ing, through mutual visits and shared desires that have deepened and developed their bilateral relations, to serve their interests.”

She also praised these ties and described them as an example to be followed of internatio­nal relations that are based on mutual respect and love. The partnershi­p between the two countries has cultural and social dimensions, as they both have ancient histories and social traditions, she added.

Al Kaabi stressed that promoting cultural exchange is a key target of the government’s strategy, as it will improve the relations between the peoples of both countries and develop other sectors. “We are working with China to unify our efforts and organise joint art and creative exhibition­s,” she further added.

The cultural relations between the UAE and China must be utilised in an ideal manner, to be in line with the goals of their leadership, she noted while highlighti­ng the necessity of establishi­ng close cooperatio­n and implementi­ng joint programmes in various areas, such as music, theatre and art. —

The UAE and China have advanced their relations towards greater understand­ing, through mutual visits and shared desires that have deepened and developed their bilateral relations, to serve their interests.” Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Developmen­t

 ?? Wam ?? Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan are presented with flowers upon their arrival at the Presidenti­al Airport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed look on. —
Wam Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan are presented with flowers upon their arrival at the Presidenti­al Airport in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed look on. —

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