UAE hailed as strategic partner

Countries sign deals for cooperation during prince's visit to Beijing

President Xi Jinping called on Monday for joint efforts with the United Arab Emirates to accelerate the high-quality building of the Belt and Road, as the two countries signed a number of landmark programs for bilateral cooperation.

Xi made the remark during a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is visiting China from Sunday to Tuesday.