Nanning, Nanning, May 24 (Liao Minjia) "The new channel of China-ASEAN land and sea trade helps the UAE to become a hub of logistics centers." Ali Zahiri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China, said in Nanning on the 23rd
On the same day, Ali Zahiri, who attended the 10th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum and the 2nd China-Indo-China Peninsula Economic Corridor Development Forum, was interviewed by the media. Zahiri introduced that as an important hub in the Middle East, it was once an important stop on the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The UAE has a very advantageous geographical position, which can effectively connect Asian countries, African countries and Mediterranean countries, and has always connected to Europe.
Zahiri said that the UAE is China's largest export destination and the second largest trading partner in the Arab world. The UAE is undoubtedly continuing to promote cooperation and make its own unique contribution to the "One Belt, One Road" construction initiative.
Zahiri said that China has its own special geographical position, which can connect with Southeast Asian countries in land and sea, which is conducive to promoting an open economy. The UAE regards the “Belt and Road Initiative” as an invaluable opportunity. This opportunity is also a perfect platform. The UAE is actively implementing the policy of “One Belt, One Road” initiative, which can make the UAE and China and Southeast Asian countries in infrastructure and economy. Further cooperation in investment, logistics and other aspects.
Zahiri said, "We strongly encourage foreign investment, and we hope that more and more companies can 'go out' and be able to go global. In the process, I believe the UAE will play a very active and active role. It also regards itself as a gateway to China's South Asia region and continuously deepens our economic and trade cooperation."
Zahiri said that he believes that there will be more open opportunities in the future, including in infrastructure construction, investment and some strategic developments, working together and working together to explore new spaces and opportunities for further cooperation. It has become a gateway country in the “Belt and Road” construction initiative.
On May 24th, the 10th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum and the 2nd China-Indo-China Peninsula Economic Corridor Development Forum will be held in Nanning, Guangxi. The theme of this forum is to build a new channel for international land and sea trade and jointly build a China-ASEAN destiny community.