Chinese President Xi Jinping, meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing, unveiled a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region.

Xi Jinping stressed above all the need to respect the principle of peaceful coexistence. He said it was important to build a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security framework for the whole region.

The second point is respect for the sovereignty of states. Xi Jinping said that it is essential to fully respect the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the countries in the region, while ensuring the security of the people, facilities and institutions of all states.

The third principle concerns international law. Xi Jinping has called for strengthening the authority of the international legal order to prevent a return to the so-called „law of the jungle“ in international relations.

The fourth point focuses on linking development and security. According to Xi Jinping, all parties should work together to create favourable conditions for the economic and social development of the Middle East and Gulf countries.

At the same time, the Chinese President said that China is ready to share the opportunities of its modernisation with regional states, thereby seeking to strengthen a stable basis for development and security.

In the area of bilateral relations, Xi Jinping stressed that the United Arab Emirates is a comprehensive strategic partner for China. According to him, the relationship has been developing steadily over the long term, deepening political trust and expanding practical cooperation and cultural exchanges.

Xi Jinping also called for further strengthening cooperation in the fields of energy, investment, trade and technology, and developing projects in education, civil aviation and tourism.

Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that relations between the UAE and China have a long history and solid foundations. He stressed mutual respect and trust and affirmed the interest in further deepening cooperation in all areas.

He also praised China's constructive role in international affairs and its efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in the Middle East. He said the United Arab Emirates wanted to work closely with China to achieve a ceasefire and restore regional stability.

CMG