About the thriving cultural and people-to-people exchanges, the envoy said over 1.1 million Chinese tourists visited the UAE in 2018, thanks to the mutual visa-exemption arrangement.
"There are over 150 commercial flights every week connecting different cities in the two countries," he added.
Meanwhile, the exchanges in education field are burgeoning under several programs by both sides that facilitate students' visits and applications for higher education, the ambassador explained.
Confucius Institutes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, an ongoing initiative to teach Chinese language and culture in 200 UAE schools, and frequent visits of Chinese artist groups to the UAE have also enhanced cultural and educational relations.
"Our plan to open a Chinese Cultural Center in the UAE is in progress," the envoy said.
The UAE hosts the largest Chinese community in the Middle East, most of them in Dubai and Sharjah.
"They have forged a profound friendship with local people, and made great contributions to the UAE's economic development with their perseverance and pioneering spirit," the ambassador said.
About the regional developments, he said "we hope relevant parties will remain calm, exercise restraint, take concrete measures to prevent escalation, and jointly uphold maritime safety and security in relevant straits, as well as peace and stability in the region."
The Gulf region is of great significance to international energy supply and global security and stability, he stressed.
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