Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will begin a four-day state visit to China by the end of March.

The visit is at the invitation of Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.

Shaikh Mohammad will hold talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Wen on ways to enhance bilateral ties and extend new bridges of communication between both countries that pave the way for a long-term strategic partnership, especially in economic, technological and scientific sectors.

The Vice-President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation along with business and media representatives.