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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called for more Arab-Chinese cooperation at the Ministerial Meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Beijing, Wam reports. Alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Arab leaders, Sheikh Mohamed underscored solidarity in tackling challenges and the urgency for peace amidst tensions in the region, particularly in Gaza.
In context: China is seeking to cement its position in the region through brokering peace, Reuters reports. President Xi Jinping called for a two-state solution during the forum and an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza while addressing the Arab leaders.
The two countries signed several MoUs to cooperate in various sectors, Wam writes. The agreements spanned infrastructure and cooperation on the belt and road initiative, media, nuclear energy, maritime certifications, science and technology, intellectual property, tourism, investment, green development, cultural exchange, health, education, language education, and statistical cooperation.
PLUS- UAE, Qatar sign pact to prevent double taxation: The UAE and Qatar have signed an agreement to eliminate dual taxation, aimed at preventing tax evasion, according to a statement. This agreement, signed on the sidelines of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting, brings the total double-tax treaties the UAE has inked to 146 treaties, Al Khaleej reports.
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- Secretary General of Emirates Media Council Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi discussed with Jordanian Communications Minister Muhannad Mubaidin cooperating to jointly develop and implement the Arab strategy for media and information literacy. (Wam)
