Burj Khalifa displays the Chinese flag in celebration of the country's 70th National Day. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter
Burj Khalifa displays the Chinese flag in celebration of the country's 70th National Day. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter
Burj Khalifa displays the Chinese flag in celebration of the country's 70th National Day. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter
Burj Khalifa displays the Chinese flag in celebration of the country's 70th National Day. Courtesy Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter

UAE Rulers wish China a happy national day


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The UAE's Rulers sent congratulatory messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping in celebration of his country's 70th National Day, on Tuesday.

President Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, each sent messages to Mr Xi and Li Keqiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China.

Sheikh Mohammed also shared a picture of Burj Khalifa displaying the Chinese flag on Tuesday.

"We congratulate the leaders and people of China on their 70th National Day. Our two countries share solid historical and strategic relations that contribute to achieving stability, prosperity and peace," he said on Twitter.

His message was posted in Arabic and Mandarin.

Sheikh Mohamed also shared a message in Arabic and Mandarin on Twitter.

"I congratulate my friend President Xi Jinping and his people on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China," he said.

"We have a close friendship with China which is enhanced by common aspirations and visions of the future for our two countries, and co-operation between them to achieve prosperity and stability. We wish further progress to, our friends, the Chinese people."

The Burj Khalifa's Twitter account also wished the People's Republic of China "continued success and prosperity".

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