On the afternoon of April 18, local time, the 7th China International Import Expo Promotion Conference was successfully held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was co-hosted by the China International Import Expo Bureau, the Chinese Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai and the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), and was strongly supported by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Dubai Branch, China Economic and Trade Magazine, etc.
The scene of the promotion meeting
Ou Boqian, Consul General of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai, Abdullah Saleh, Deputy Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates, Zhu Lian, Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, Wu Yi, Counselor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Consulate General in Dubai, Ning Feng, President of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), and Luo Wei, President of the Dubai Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, attended the event and delivered speeches. More than 150 people, including representatives of Dubai's local government, business associations and Chinese and Arab enterprises, attended the meeting offline.
Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai, Ou Boqian
Ou Boqian said that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Argentina, and the relations between China and Argentina have set an example of friendly exchanges between different nationalities and cultures, and the China-Arab comprehensive strategic partnership has entered a new stage. The success of previous CIIE expos is a true portrayal of China's strong resilience, great potential and vitality, and China will continue to inject new momentum into world economic growth and continue to provide new opportunities for the world with its new development. Welcome friends from all walks of life in the UAE to come to the 7th CIIE to bring more goods and services to China, bring more new projects and businesses to China, share business opportunities and create a better future.
UAE Deputy Minister of Economy Abdullah Saleh
Abdullah Saleh said that in recent years, the economic and trade relations between Argentina and China have maintained a strong momentum of development and become increasingly prosperous, and the exchanges between the two sides in the fields of economic and trade exchanges, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and investment cooperation have been deepened and fruitful results have been achieved. The CIIE is a global economic and trade event, providing a broad platform for cooperation and exchanges between Argentina and China. We encourage more UAE companies to participate in the CIIE for mutual benefit and win-win results.
Ning Feng, President of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
Ning Feng said that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners of each other, and the UAE has also become China's second largest trading partner and the largest export market in West Asia and North Africa for many years. The UAE is a frequent visitor to the CIIE, participating in the CIIE for six consecutive years, and the UAE's dates and camel milk powder are deeply loved by Chinese consumers and share the Chinese market. Preparations for the 7th CIIE are accelerating, with an exhibition area of nearly 270,000 square meters, and friends from all walks of life in the UAE are invited to participate in the 7th CIIE and jointly write the "CIIE Story" of openness, cooperation, innovation and win-win.
Marwan Marry, Regional Director, Dubai Chamber of Commerce Asia
Marwan Mari said that the friendly relations between the UAE and China have a long history, with solid bilateral relations and a solid foundation for trade and investment. As the world's first import-themed national-level exhibition, CIIE provides a unique showcase for UAE companies to meet potential partners and explore the Chinese market, and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce will help them.
Luo Wei, President of ICBC Dubai Branch
Luo Wei said that ICBC is a comprehensive partner of the CIIE and gathers global strength. The CIIE is a powerful platform to connect international enterprises with the Chinese market, and ICBC Dubai Branch has been committed to promoting economic, trade and investment cooperation between China and Arab countries, and actively supporting cooperation in areas related to energy conservation, environmental protection, and green infrastructure upgrading.
At the promotion meeting, the Import Expo Bureau signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the United Arab Emirates. The staff of the Import Expo Bureau introduced the results of the CIIE and the characteristics of each sector in detail to the guests.
Visit the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai
Visit ICBC Dubai Branch
During his work in the Expo, the CIIE Promotion Working Group went to the Consulate General in Dubai, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Dubai Branch and other institutions, as well as the largest camel farm in the UAE, the UAE Camel Dairy Industry Company Ranch, to promote more UAE enterprises to participate in the Expo.