Dubai, United Arab Emirates – China has expressed its support for the UAE’s hosting of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) next month in Dubai.
Zhang Yiming, the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE, said that China is eager to participate in COP28 and contribute to international efforts to address climate change. He added that officials in China are working with Chinese companies to ensure a strong presence at the event.
Yiming made the remarks at the inauguration of the new Chinese Consulate in Dubai on October 26, 2023. He also highlighted the strong ties between China and the UAE, stating that the inauguration of the new consulate will further consolidate the deep-rooted relations between the two peoples.
The UAE is scheduled to host COP28 from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The conference is expected to bring together world leaders, government officials, business representatives, and civil society organizations to discuss and take action on climate change.
China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, but it is also a leader in renewable energy development. Its support for the UAE’s COP28 hosting is a positive sign for the global effort to address climate change.
