Ling Ji, Deputy Minister and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, met with Omar Al Futtaim, CEO of Al-Futtaim Group, from the United Arab Emirates.

On March 21, Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, met with Omar Al Futtaim, CEO of Al Futtaim Group of the UAE. Ling Ji stated that the current international situation is complex, with unilateralism and protectionism intensifying. China's economy, with its strong resilience and certainty, provides valuable development opportunities for global investors. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China will adhere to innovation-driven development, adapt to local conditions to develop new productive forces, focus on developing new emerging industries and future industries, further stimulate consumption vitality, and provide vast incremental space for the world with its large market. It is hoped that the Al Futtaim Group will seize the high-quality development opportunities of the Chinese economy and help achieve higher-level mutual benefit and win-win cooperation in Sino-Arab economic and trade cooperation. Omar Al Futtaim stated that the current international situation has undergone profound changes, highlighting that China is a trustworthy and reliable partner. The Al Futtaim Group is willing to engage in long-term strategic cooperation with more Chinese enterprises, play a good role as a bridge, and promote the further development of economic and trade cooperation between China and the Arab countries.