Sharjah 24 – WAM: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, met Wednesday, at his office, Zhang Yiming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UAE, who came to greet the minister on the occasion of assuming his duties as ambassador.

Al Bowardi welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in performing his duties and enhancing the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and China on various fronts.

The sides discussed the distinguished relations their countries share and prospects for expanding their cooperation across various fields, especially in military equipment manufacturing, as well as bolstering joint work, by building on their comprehensive strategic partnership.

They also exchanged views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual concern.