Sharjah tells private sector to strengthen China trade ties

Sharjah:  The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) urged the private sector to strengthen trade relations with China and explore investment opportunities, during a meeting with a Chinese trade delegation from the industrial city of Wenling.

The meeting is part of the local chamber's strategic thrust to aid the development of Sharjah's business sector and attract more foreign investment opportunities.

During the visit, the SCCI made a presentation to the Chinese delegation on the investment opportunities that the emirate has to offer and later entered into a discussion on how to enhance commercial relations between Sharjah and China.

Present at the meeting were Mohammad Sultan Bin Huwaiden, Senior Vice-President, SCCI; Mohammad Salim Al Mashrakh, board member, SCCI; Khalid Bin Butti, Assistant Director General for Membership and Branches Affairs and Mohammad Ahmad Ameen, Assistant Director General for Economic and International Affairs, SCCI.

The visiting Chinese delegation comprised Ye Haiyan, Senior Consultant of the people's Government of Wenling city; Chen Weiping, Deputy Director, General Chamber of Commerce of Wenling City and other officials representing Wenling's economic segments.

Bin Huwaiden said: "Through the years, China has maintained strong trade relations with the UAE in general and Sharjah in particular. Our healthy relationship with China has resulted in an increased investment volume and trade rates and strong participation in key economic activities such as exhibitions, trade shows and exchange programmes involving businessmen and trade delegations.

Essential facilities

"Moreover, the visit of the Chinese delegation from Wenling allows us to explore investment and trade opportunities between China and the UAE, Sharjah in particular. The SCCI affirms its commitment to provide the essential facilities, information and infrastructure needed to help strengthen the economic bonds between China and Sharjah."

In response to the warm reception they received, the Chinese delegates also affirmed their support for the efforts being made to maintain strong trade ties between the two countries — continuously engaging in mutual trade visits and participation in trade fairs, exhibitions and information exchange events such as conferences and seminars.

The delegation also invited SCCI members to visit Wenling.

After the meeting, the delegation was taken on a tour of the SCCI headquarters and a visit to the Industrial Products Permanent Exhibition, which is organised by the chamber.

The SCCI continues to work closely with various government agencies and authorities to help reinforce the emirate's position as an ideal investment hub for the region.