The Ruler of Dubai has praised relations between the UAE and China in an exclusive interview with China’s predominant state broadcaster.
In the interview with China Central Television (CCTV), His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said he wants Dubai to become the ‘perfect city' and serve as a model for countries around the world.
He also praised China's fast rise in construction, education, civilization and technology, saying the country will lead the global economy.
Sheikh Mohamed said he sees China's President Xi Jinping as an exemplary model of leadership and hopes more leaders would learn from him.
.@HHShkMohd tells @CCTV: The 2010 Expo held in China was excellent, we learned from it will add to it. We have promised the world that Expo 2020 will be the best in the world, with many surprises in store. I invite you and the people of China to visit Expo 2020 in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/bZsaGGLxJ2
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 1, 2019

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