Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has discussed strengthening cooperation in investment, particularly in infrastructure and digital architecture, in a meeting with Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Meeting in Abu Dhabi, the two sides stressed the importance of developing infrastructure projects to facilitate trade and connect African markets, alongside boosting investment in digital transformation.
The meeting also addressed opportunities to enhance partnerships between the public and private sectors in the UAE and African countries.
Both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening UAE–Africa relations to support sustainable economic growth, which continues to advance steadily.
They also exchanged views on regional developments, including the serious repercussions of Iran’s attacks targeting the UAE and neighbouring countries and their impact on security and stability, as well as their effects on international maritime security, energy supplies, and the global economy.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has emphasised the achievements of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation (MBRGI) in supporting more than 165 million people in 122 countries through aid.
The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted two northern border posts in the State of Kuwait using two explosive-laden drones launched from the Republic of Iraq.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Etihad Rail has marked a milestone by transporting the first consignment of Nissan cars from ports on the Eastern Coast in Fujairah to the dry port at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), marking a new chapter in how goods travel across the country.
The United Arab Emirates announced on Friday the success of mediation efforts it undertook between Russia and Ukraine, exchanging 193 prisoners from either side, 386 in total.
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