UAE Ambassador Honors MEE Minister for China’s Climate Contribution

UAE Honors Chinese Leaders with First Class Order of Zayed II for Contributions to COP28 Success

On November 30, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in China hosted a prestigious award ceremony in Beijing, where UAE Ambassador to China, Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II to two distinguished Chinese figures: Huang Runqiu, the Minister of Ecology and Environment (MEE), and Xie Zhenhua, China’s former Special Envoy for Climate Change. This recognition was given in acknowledgment of their exceptional contributions to the success of the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference held in Dubai.

Before the ceremony, Ambassador Al Hammadi and Minister Huang held fruitful discussions. During the talks, Huang elaborated on China’s policies, actions, and recent achievements in strengthening ecological protection and promoting green, low-carbon transformation, all under the guidance of Xi Jinping’s Thought on Ecological Civilization. He highlighted the leadership role the UAE played as the chair of COP28 and commended the successful cooperation between China and the UAE in the areas of environmental protection and climate change.

Huang emphasized China’s commitment to furthering policy exchanges, engaging in technical discussions, and enhancing cooperation with the UAE in low-carbon projects and environmental protection. He expressed China’s readiness to deepen its strategic partnership with the UAE and collaborate in creating a cleaner, more sustainable world.

In his address, Ambassador Al Hammadi expressed deep appreciation for China’s significant achievements in environmental governance and renewable energy development. He acknowledged China’s crucial role in advancing global environmental protection efforts during COP28 and highlighted the UAE’s intention to continue building strong partnerships with China in the green and low-carbon sectors. Both nations are committed to jointly promoting global climate governance and sustainable development.

Minister Huang and other notable participants attended an art exhibition called “Creativity and Research for Young Artists,” which commemorated 40 years of diplomatic ties between China and the United Arab Emirates, after the event. Public access to the exhibition, which features the artistic creations of young artists from both countries, will be available until December 28. The two nations are celebrating forty years of collaboration and respect for one another, and this event is a prime example of their growing cultural and diplomatic connections.