On April 29, 2025, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during which he met respectively with Diplomatic Advisor to UAE President Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash and Minister of State Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar.

Zhai Jun said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, China-UAE relations have made significant progress. The two countries have firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests, achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation, and maintained close coordination in international and regional affairs. China is ready to work with the UAE to deliver on the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state and promote greater development of China-UAE relations.

The UAE side stated that developing relations with China is a top priority of its foreign policy. The UAE is ready to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, deepen cooperation in areas such as investment, economy and trade, and further consolidate and enhance the UAE-China relations. The UAE appreciates China's impartial stance on regional hotspot issues and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China to jointly make efforts for achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.

The two sides also exchanged views on the Gaza conflict and regional issues such as Syria and Sudan.