The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged the emirate’s private sector to strengthen bilateral trade relations with China and explore investment opportunities.

The chamber recently held a meeting with a special Chinese trade delegation from the industrial city of Wenling as part of its strategic thrust to aid the development of Sharjah’s business sector and attract more foreign investment opportunities into the area.

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

“Through the years, China has maintained strong trade relations with the UAE in general and Sharjah in particular,” said Mohammed Sultan Bin Howaiden, senior vice president of SCCI.

“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 programs involving businessmen and trade delegations.”

“Moreover, the visit of the Chinese delegation from the industrial city of 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,” he added.

The Chinese delegation also affirmed its support towards the efforts to maintain strong bilateral 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. – TradeArabia News Service