President Sheikh Mohamed on Saturday sent a message of congratulations to China's President Xi Jinping on the country's 73rd National Day.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar message to Mr Xi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, also conveyed his congratulations.
"Our countries share a deep friendship and we look further to strengthening and fostering our relations," he said.
The UAE and China share a close relationship and long-standing ties.
On Friday, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said the growth of bilateral relations between the UAE and China is a global model to follow.
He said the strategic ties between the two countries had been upgraded to a comprehensive partnership thanks to their significant development prospects.
The UAE was among the first countries to join the Belt and Road Initiative and is now the largest logistics hub for China in the Middle East. More than 60 per cent of China's trade in the region now transits through the UAE.
Non-oil trade between the UAE and China increased by 78.5 per cent from 2012 to 2021, totalling Dh223.5 billion ($60.9bn) by the end of 2021 compared to Dh125.1 billion in 2012.
China celebrates its 73rd National Day - in pictures
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Premier Li Keqiang gives a speech during a dinner reception at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the People's Republic of China's 73rd National Day holiday in Beijing. AP -
China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the eve of the 73rd National Day holiday. AP -
In Tiananmen Square in Beijing, an honour guard marches to a flag-raising ceremony on October 1 to mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. AP -
National Day in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. EPA -
Masked soldiers of the People's Liberation Army march in Beijing after completing a flag-raising ceremony to mark 73rd National Day. Bloomberg -
People dressed in traditional Han costumes celebrate China's 73rd National Day in Hong Kong. EPA -
Members of the public attend the flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square during National Day in Beijing. Bloomberg -
People dressed in traditional Han costumes celebrate China's 73rd National Day in Hong Kong. EPA -
National Day celebrations for revellers in Hong Kong are delayed by rain. EPA -
Members of the public at the flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square for China's 73rd National Day in Beijing. Bloomberg -
Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army at a ceremony to mark National Day in Beijing. Bloomberg -
Flag bearers prepare for 73rd National Day celebrations organised by the Taiwan People's Communist Party in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on October 1. AP -
Celebrations for National Day at Tsim Sha Tsui, overlooking Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Bloomberg
