"MBZ's first visit to China as UAE president deepens new chapter of China-Arab cooperation

MBZ总统就职后的首次访华之旅所传递出的信号，预示着中阿合作未来将迈向更深层次的影响。或许，备受中阿两国人民期待的全新合作篇章，正悄然拉开序幕。

The signals sent out by President MBZ during his first visit to China after taking office indicate that Sino-Argentina cooperation will move towards deeper levels in the future. Perhaps a brand new chapter of cooperation expected by the people of both China and Argentina is quietly unfolding.

阿联酋总统穆罕默德·本·扎耶德（Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan，简称MBZ）于今年5月28日至6月1日对中国进行了国事访问。此次访问不仅标志着中阿两国建交40周年的重要节点，更是MBZ首次以总统身份踏上中国的土地，为中阿关系的发展注入了新的活力。

The UAE President, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), made a state visit to China from May 28th to June 1st this year. This visit not only marked the significant milestone of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE, but also marked MBZ's first visit to China as President, injecting new vitality into the development of China-UAE relations.

MBZ曾六次访问中国，并多次在公开场合表示“中国是我的第二故乡”。然而，值得一提的是，在中阿两国建交四十周年的重要时刻，他的这次访华之旅显得尤为引人注目，因为这是他作为阿联酋的总统首次进行国事访问。

MBZ has visited China six times and has publicly expressed on multiple occasions that "China is my second home." However, it is worth mentioning that at this important moment of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE, his visit to China is particularly noteworthy as it is his first state visit as the President of the UAE.

此次访华，MBZ率领的不仅是一个总统代表团，更是一个由阿联酋外交、经济、投资、外贸等多个领域高级官员和企业代表组成的庞大团队。他们的到来，无疑体现了阿联酋与中国深化合作的强烈愿望。

This visit to China, MBZ led not only a presidential delegation but also a large team composed of senior officials and business representatives from various fields of the UAE's foreign affairs, economy, investment, foreign trade, and more. Their arrival undoubtedly reflects the strong desire of the UAE and China to deepen cooperation.

在庆祝中阿建交40周年的重要时刻，阿联酋总统穆罕默德·本·扎耶德（MBZ）的访华之行，不仅是为了庆祝这一重要的历史时刻，更是为了弥补在首届中阿峰会和中海峰会上的遗憾。

On the important occasion of celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE, the visit of UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) to China is not only to celebrate this significant historical moment but also to make up for the regrets at the first China-Arab Summit and the China-GCC Summit.

回顾2022年，当主席在沙特利雅得盛大出席首届中阿峰会和中海峰会时，那是一次新中国成立以来面向阿拉伯世界规模最大、规格最高的外交行动，意义非凡。但那时的阿联酋派出的领导人级别在海湾国家乃至整个阿拉伯国家中相对较低，这在一定程度上影响了其在中阿合作中的影响力。

Looking back at 2022, when the President attended the first China-Arab Summit and the China-GCC Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, it was a diplomatic action of the largest scale and highest specification facing the Arab world since the founding of New China, which was of great significance. However, at that time, the level of leaders sent by the UAE was relatively low among the Gulf countries and even the entire Arab world, which affected its influence in China-Arab cooperation to some extent.

中海峰会领导人合影

Group photo of leaders at the China-GCC Summit

而今年，不仅是中国－阿拉伯国家合作论坛成立20周年的重要节点，更是中阿峰会之后首次的部长级会议，承载着中阿关系承前启后的重要意义。在这样的背景下，MBZ总统的此次访华，不仅是对中阿建交40周年的深情献礼，更是为了弥补过去在峰会上的缺席遗憾。

This year marks the important milestone of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and the first ministerial meeting after the China-Arab Summit, carrying significant meaning in inheriting the past and ushering in the future for China-Arab relations. In this context, President MBZ's visit to China is not only a deep tribute to the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE but also to make up for the regrets of absenting from the previous summit.

此次中阿合作的舞台，聚光灯必将精准地照在MBZ身上。他的到来，不仅将开启中东新的合作篇章，更将为中国与阿拉伯国家的友谊和合作注入新的活力。

The spotlight of this China-UAE cooperation stage will surely be precisely on MBZ. His arrival will not only open a new chapter of cooperation in the Middle East but also inject new vitality into the friendship and cooperation between China and Arab countries.

阿联酋近年来积极响应国家工业战略“3000亿行动”，致力于推动制造业的蓬勃发展，并计划在2031年前实现工业产值的显著增长。

In recent years, the UAE has actively responded to the national industrial strategy "Operation 300 Billion" and is committed to promoting the vigorous development of its manufacturing industry, aiming to achieve significant growth in industrial output by 2031.

在这一进程中，“阿联酋制造”的国策需要中国供应链的深度支持，以降低成本、提高效率。

In this process, the national policy of "Made in UAE" requires deep support from China's supply chain to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

与此同时，与中国签订自由贸易协定对于阿联酋而言具有非凡的意义。这不仅有助于从中国进口所需的原材料，还能确保高附加值产品顺利出口至中国市场，从而极大地促进双边贸易的繁荣。

Meanwhile, signing a free trade agreement with China holds extraordinary significance for the UAE. It will not only facilitate the import of necessary raw materials from China but also ensure the smooth export of high value-added products to the Chinese market, greatly promoting the prosperity of bilateral trade.

一旦海湾国家和中国成功签订自由贸易协定，阿联酋将凭借其在中东地区的贸易基础设施和高度活跃度，成为最大的受益者。

Once the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries successfully sign a free trade agreement with China, the UAE, with its trade infrastructure and high activity in the Middle East, will be the biggest beneficiary.

此外，阿联酋和中国在油气贸易中采用人民币结算，不仅能够减少美元依赖，还能进一步加深两国之间的经济联系。而在数字货币领域，两国也可以携手合作，共同探索新的支付方式和贸易结算模式，为未来双边贸易的持续发展注入新的活力。

Moreover, the use of the Renminbi for oil and gas trade between the UAE and China can not only reduce dependence on the US dollar but also further deepen economic ties between the two countries. In the field of digital currencies, the two countries can also cooperate to jointly explore new payment methods and trade settlement models, injecting new vitality into the sustainable development of bilateral trade in the future.

在阿联酋-中国贸易中，阿联酋总统穆罕默德强调，阿联酋的战略重点是深化与中国的关系，并将中国描述为一个长期、可靠的合作伙伴。

In the UAE-China trade relations, President Mohamed of the UAE emphasized that the UAE's strategic priority is to deepen its relationship with China and described China as a long-term and reliable partner.

签署的协议反映了双方对推进经济、贸易、能源、科学、技术、教育和文化等各个领域合作的承诺。两国的贸易和投资关系也涵盖多个领域，包括原油、石化和人工智能。

The signed agreements reflect the commitment of both sides to promoting cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, energy, science, technology, education, and culture. The trade and investment relationship between the two countries also covers multiple areas, including crude oil, petrochemicals, and artificial intelligence.

根据阿联酋政府的数据，2022 年阿联酋和中国之间的非石油双边贸易额约为 2642 亿迪拉姆，到 2023 年增长到 2960 亿迪拉姆。

According to data from the UAE government, the non-oil bilateral trade volume between the UAE and China was approximately 264.2 billion dirhams in 2022, growing to 296 billion dirhams in 2023.

去年，中国在阿联酋的投资以每年16%以上的速度增长，达到13亿美元。与此同时，阿联酋对华投资激增120%，占阿拉伯国家对华投资总额的90%。

Last year, China's investment in the UAE grew at a rate of over 16% annually, reaching 1.3 billion US dollars. Meanwhile, UAE investment in China surged 120%, accounting for 90% of total Arab investment in China.

中阿合作正朝着多维度、深度方向发展，特别是在金融投资、科技创新、高端制造、未来能源基础设施等广泛领域深化交流与合作方面。

China-UAE cooperation is developing towards a multi-dimensional and in-depth direction, especially in deepening exchanges and cooperation in extensive areas such as financial investment, technological innovation, high-end manufacturing, and future energy infrastructure.

随着阿联酋总统MBZ的首次对华国事访问，双方不仅庆祝了建交40周年的深厚友谊，更是以实际行动展现了经贸合作的丰硕成果。

With the first state visit to China by UAE President MBZ, both sides not only celebrated the profound friendship of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, but also demonstrated the fruitful results of economic and trade cooperation through concrete actions.

回溯至2019年7月，当时的阿布扎比王储MBZ与主席在北京共同见证了阿联酋中文教学“百校项目”的启动。在北京正式签署备忘录启动以来，已经取得了显著成果。截至目前，阿联酋已有171所学校开设了中文课程，吸引了7.1万名学生积极学习中文，充分展现了中阿两国在教育领域的紧密合作。

The launch of the "100-school Project" for Chinese language teaching in the UAE was also witnessed. Since the signing of the memorandum to officially launch the project in Beijing, remarkable achievements have been made. So far, 171 schools in the UAE have offered Chinese language courses, attracting 71,000 students to actively learn Chinese, fully demonstrating the close cooperation between China and the UAE in the field of education.

同时，中国留学生在阿联酋的数量也持续上升，首家阿联酋中国学校运营日臻成熟。这次MBZ的来访，无疑会将两国教育文化领域的合作推向新的高度。

Meanwhile, the number of Chinese students studying in the UAE has also continued to rise, and the first Chinese school in the UAE is becoming increasingly mature. This visit by MBZ will undoubtedly push the cooperation in education and culture between the two countries to a new height.

中阿合作一直被誉为“21世纪典范”。2012年，阿联酋成为首个与中国建立战略伙伴关系的海湾国家。近年来，双方关系深化，务实成果显著，阿联酋成为中国在中东的主要贸易伙伴。

China-UAE cooperation has always been hailed as a "model of the 21st century." In 2012, the UAE became the first Gulf country to establish a strategic partnership with China. In recent years, the relationship between the two sides has deepened, with remarkable practical achievements, and the UAE has become China's major trade partner in the Middle East.

2023年，双边贸易额近950亿美元，预计2030年将达2000亿美元，阿联酋经济开放，正积极推动多领域发展。政治稳定、投资环境改善，对中国市场、制造业及经验表示浓厚兴趣。

In 2023, the bilateral trade volume reached nearly 95 billion US dollars, and is expected to reach 200 billion US dollars by 2030. With an open economy, the UAE is actively promoting development in multiple fields. It enjoys political stability, improved investment environment, and expresses strong interest in the Chinese market, manufacturing industry, and experience.

此次阿联酋总统的访华更是开启新篇章，双方也将在多领域深化合作。

The recent visit of the UAE President to China has opened a new chapter, and both sides will also deepen cooperation in multiple fields.

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