UAE and China hold high-level talks in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

The UAE leadership on Friday bestowed the Order of Zayed on China's President Xi Jinping during high-level meetings at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed inspects the Honour Guard with the Chinese President. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  The Al Forsan aerobatic team perform at the reception for China president Xi Jinping. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid arrive to receive the Chinese delegation. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Members of the UAE Armed Forces Cavalry Division escort Mr Xi's motorcade towards the palace entrance. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Members of the UAE Armed Forces Cavalry Division escort Mr Xi's motorcade towards the palace entrance. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Members of the UAE Armed Forces Cavalry Division escort Mr Xi's motorcade towards the palace entrance. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Members of the UAE Armed Forces Cavalry Division escort Mr Xi's motorcade towards the palace entrance. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  The UAE delegation waits for the arrival of Mr Xi. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  The UAE Honour Guard. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  The leaders arrive. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed inspects the Honour Guard with the Chinese President. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed greets the Chinese delegation. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed greets the Chinese delegation. Crown Prince Court

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  Xi Jinping greets Reem Al Hashimi at the Presidential Palace. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Xi Jinping greets Sheikh Saif bin Zayed. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Xi Jinping greets Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Talks commence. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  UAE and China in talks at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  UAE and China in talks at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  UAE and China in talks at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  UAE and China in talks at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  UAE and China in talks at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Dr Sultan Al Jaber and Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri. Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

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  UAE and China in talks at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.

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