UAE and Iran eye strengthening trade relations + More Arab-Central Asian cooperation ahead

The UAE and Iran held their inaugural joint economic committee meeting in Abu Dhabi to strengthen cooperation in sectors like tourism, transportation, logistics, agriculture, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship, and renewable energy, Wam reports. Chaired by Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri and Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, discussions centered on boosting trade and facilitating business between the two countries. The countries will form technical working teams to set the agenda for economic cooperation, the news agency added.

Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Reconstruction, Mehrdad Bazarbash to discuss improving trade relations at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Wam reports.

More Arab-Central Asia cooperation ahead: Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei and Economy Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri emphasized their dedication to strengthening economic cooperation between Arab states, Central Asian states, and Azerbaijan during the Arab Economy and Cooperation Forum, according to a {statement}. They underscored the need for cooperation in technology, sustainable tourism, aviation, water management, and agriculture.

AND- A delegation led by Industry and Advanced Technology Minister Sultan Al Jaber reviewed GCC industrial cooperation efforts at the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee and Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs, state news agency Wam reports. Delegates discussed boosting industrial cooperation, as well as reviewing reports on unified GCC standards, lists of goods under collective protection, a proposed unified strategy for industrial development, and the decision to raise customs tariffs on rebar and iron coil.

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