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UAE + Switzerland hold Economic Forum, explore boosting trade: Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi met with several Swiss government officials and private sector players while heading a high-level delegation to Bern and Basel, Switzerland, to discuss advancing bilateral ties and growing trade relations, state news agency Wam reports. During the visit, Al Zeyoudi met with Swiss Economic Affairs Minister Helene Budliger Artieda in Bern, where they launched the Swiss-UAE Economic Forum, which brought together Emirati and Swiss investors to explore potential investments in both nations.
Gov’t to partner with pharma giant Novartis? The delegation discussed potential partnerships between the newly launched Emirates Drug Establishment and Swiss pharma firm Novartis during a visit to the company’s headquarters.
UAE, Japan talk explore economic, energy cooperation: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and the Japan Cooperation Center for the Middle East discussed expanding and diversifying economic relations via the Japan-UAE Innovation Partnership at the latest Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council in Abu Dhabi, reports Wam. The meeting focused on marking off sustainable development goals in fields including energy, green innovation, education, and human resources development.
Fast fact: Japan is the UAE’s third largest trading partner, with total trade volume exceeding USD 38.2 bn in 10M 2023. The countries inked over 20 agreements in July 2023.
OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-
- State Minister for Financial Affairs, Mohammed bin Hadi Al Husseini, held a meeting with Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, to discuss the importance of international collaboration in achieving sustainability goals and potential areas for mutual cooperation. (Statement)
