• Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with Wang Qishan, Vice President of China, at the Presidential Palace. All photos Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with Wang Qishan, Vice President of China, at the Presidential Palace. All photos Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • The leaders stand for the national anthem.
    The leaders stand for the national anthem.
  • The official reception was held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
    The official reception was held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.
  • Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, left, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed attend a meeting with the Chinese delegation
    Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, left, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed attend a meeting with the Chinese delegation
  • Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation
    Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation
  • A view of the welcoming ceremony.
    A view of the welcoming ceremony.
  • Mr Wang is introduced to UAE leaders and ministers.
    Mr Wang is introduced to UAE leaders and ministers.
  • Members of the UAE Armed participate during a reception for HE Wang Qishan, Vice President of China (not shown), during a reception at the Presidential Palace. Hamad Al Mansouri for Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
    Members of the UAE Armed participate during a reception for HE Wang Qishan, Vice President of China (not shown), during a reception at the Presidential Palace. Hamad Al Mansouri for Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
  • Mr Wang is introduced to UAE leaders and ministers.
    Mr Wang is introduced to UAE leaders and ministers.
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greets Mr Wang.
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed greets Mr Wang.
  • Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
    Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
  • Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
    Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
  • Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
    Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
  • Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
    Sheikh Mohamed is introduced to the Chinese delegation.
  • Mr Wang signs the guest book.
    Mr Wang signs the guest book.

UAE leaders hold talks with China's Vice President Wang Qishan - in pictures


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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed a Chinese delegation for official talks in Dubai on Monday.

The Vice President and Prime Minister met Wang Qishan, China's Vice President at Zabeel Palace.

Later, Mr Wang was received by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.

The Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Comamnder of Armed Forces said on Twitter the leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations.

The two also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The visit follows President Xi Jinping's state visit to the UAE in July.

On Sunday, Mr Wang was in Egypt where he met President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in Cairo, Mena, Egypt's state media agency reported.

The Chinese delegation also visited the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum with Rania Al Mashat, the country's Minister of Tourism.