Chinese premier lands in Abu Dhabi for visit
China DailyPremier Li Qiang arrives at the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, Sept 11, 2024. ABU DHABI - Premier Li Qiang arrived here Wednesday for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates at the invitation of the UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Upon his arrival, Li said that bilateral ties between China and the UAE have maintained strong growth momentum since the two countries established diplomatic relations 40 years ago, and their friendship has grown stronger and continues to flourish. Li noted that the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in May has drawn a new blueprint for China-UAE ties, charting the course and injecting strong momentum for advancing bilateral relations and cooperation.