What they say

UAE media react to President Xi Jinping's visit.

"The UAE today welcomed the Chinese President Xi Jinping on his first overseas visit after being re-elected as president of China. We value this visit and consider it historic, as it establishes a new strategic stage in the relations of both countries," Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid tweeted.

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, stated that the historic visit of Xi Jinping, president of China, to the UAE is a new chapter in a historic and deep-rooted relationship, and will create a bright future for the peoples of the UAE and China. "The visit will also encourage further overall cooperation," he added.