Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to President Xi Jinping of China, congratulating him on the Chinese Lunar New Year. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar congratulatory messages to the Chinese president. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE leaders' gestures highlight the strong bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and China. The messages reflect the commitment to maintaining friendly ties and mutual respect between the two nations. The exchange of greetings on culturally significant occasions is a traditional practice that underscores the diplomatic rapport shared by the two countries.