ECI and Sinosure sign MoU to boost UAE-China economic cooperation at China International Import Expo

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ECI and Sinosure sign MoU to boost UAE-China economic cooperation at China International Import Expo

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sinosure, China’s export credit agency, to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and promote sustainable trade and investment between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China.

The agreement was formalised on the sidelines of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, during the China–UAE Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference. The signing took place in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and was led by H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, and Mr. Lu Dong, General Manager of Sinosure’s Shanghai Branch.

The MoU was part of the UAE’s high-level economic delegation to China, headed by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, representing His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

The agreement seeks to deepen collaboration in export credit, trade finance, and risk mitigation, enabling both nations to support exporters, investors, and major infrastructure projects aligned with their shared long-term strategic goals.

“The UAE and China share robust economic ties built on mutual growth and cooperation,” said H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi. “This agreement between Etihad Credit Insurance and Sinosure marks another milestone in expanding our bilateral relationship and creating new pathways for exporters and investors to thrive. Strengthening collaboration in export credit and trade finance will facilitate mutual growth and deepen our economic ties.”

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI, added: “This partnership underscores our shared commitment to empowering national exporters and investors. Through joint financing, knowledge exchange, and risk management cooperation, we aim to open new trade corridors, foster sustainable development, and build long-term economic resilience for both nations.”

Under the terms of the MoU, ECI and Sinosure will collaborate in several areas, including joint financing of export and investment projects, sharing market intelligence and ESG best practices, and facilitating mutual market access for UAE and Chinese exporters. Both agencies also plan to identify opportunities in third markets that align with their respective national development strategies.

This partnership further supports the UAE’s broader vision of expanding economic partnerships across Asia, reinforcing its position as a global trade hub and China’s largest trading partner in the Arab world. Currently, nearly 60% of Chinese trade in the region transits through UAE ports, reaching over 400 cities across the Middle East and North Africa.