On April 13, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Special Envoy of UAE President to China Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak in Beijing. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak accompanied HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates during his visit to China.

Wang Yi stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-UAE relations have maintained a positive momentum. Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit is a major event in bilateral relations. Wang Yi expressed confidence that, through joint efforts, the visit will be a complete success, further enhancing strategic mutual trust and deepening pragmatic cooperation between the two sides, which is particularly important given the current international and regional landscape.

Wang Yi elaborated on China’s principled position regarding the current situation in the Middle East, stating that China fully understands the legitimate security concerns of the Gulf Arab states and supports the UAE in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights and interests. Blockading the Strait of Hormuz runs counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means is the fundamental way to resolve the issue. China has always been actively committed to promoting peace and stopping the war, and stands ready to work with the international community, including the UAE, to bring peace and stability back to the Middle East at an early date.

Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak expressed gratitude for the warm and thoughtful arrangements made by the Chinese side for Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit, stating that the UAE side regards China as the second home and a comprehensive strategic partner with special friendly ties. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak expressed confidence that this visit will powerfully boost cooperation across all sectors and better benefit the people of both nations. The UAE appreciates China’s active efforts to deescalate the situation in the Middle East and hopes that China will play a more important role.