China’s Fujian Province and UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Establish Friendly Ties

China's Fujian Province and the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah signed an agreement on October 22 to establish friendly provincial-level relations. The agreement followed talks in Fuzhou between provincial leaders and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, aiming to expand bilateral trade, investment, technology, and cultural cooperation.

Published October 27, 2026 Source: Fujian Provincial People's Government

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Fujian Province and Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, signed an agreement to establish friendly provincial-level relations on October 22 in Fuzhou, Fujian province.

The signing took place following discussions between Zhao Long, secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Senior Fujian government officials Wu Xielin and Zhao Zenglian also attended the proceedings.

Zhao outlined Fujian's economic and social development, calling for expanded cooperation between the two sides in technology, trade and investment, culture and education, and people-to-people exchanges. He stated that Fujian would continue deepening reforms and widening opening-up to foster steady China-UAE relations.

Sheikh Saud commended the progress made in bilateral cooperation in recent years and advocated for closer mutual understanding and trust, highlighting future collaboration across tourism, cultural exchanges, trade, and investment.