China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a joint communique here Tuesday on setting up a relationship of strategic partnership between the two countries.
The statement, issued during Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's official visit to the UAE, hailed the progress made in bilateral relations.
The document said that the friendly and cooperative relations between China and the UAE have been expanded and enriched continously, bringing benefits not only to the two countries and two peoples, but also to regional and international peace, stability and development.
(Source: Xinhua)