Xi, UAE president exchange greetings

President Xi Jinping stressed his readiness to bring the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the United Arab Emirates to a higher level on Friday, as the two nations marked the 40th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.

Xi made the pledge as he exchanged congratulatory messages with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in celebration of the anniversary.

China and the UAE are good friends who trust each other and are good partners for win-win cooperation, Xi said.