On June 8, 2026, Ambassador Zeng Jixin paid a visit to UAE Minister of Culture His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi upon his arrival as the new Chinese Ambassador to the UAE. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening cultural cooperation between China and the UAE.
Ambassador Zeng stated that in recent years, cultural exchanges between China and the UAE have become increasingly frequent; the establishment of the UAE China Cultural Center has progressed steadily, and both sides have successfully held a series of cultural activities, effectively promoting mutual understanding between the two peoples. China is willing to further strengthen high-level exchanges in the cultural field with the UAE, expand modes for pragmatic cooperation, and solidify the public foundation for the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the UAE.
Minister of Culture H.E. Sheikh Salem welcomed Ambassador Zeng to the new post and expressed his willingness to carry out more cooperation with China in the fields of culture, art, and book publishing, to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning between the UAE and China.
