UAE and Denmark sign deal on sustainable agriculture

via WAM

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and his Danish counterpart Lars Løkke Rasmussen, have signed an agreement for cooperation in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

The deal was made during Sheikh Abdullah's working visit to Denmark’s capital. He was received by His Majesty King Frederik X, King of Denmark.

The two sides also reviewed avenues for bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance it across various sectors, including health, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and other fields that support the developmental priorities of both countries.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the strong and distinguished relations between the UAE and Denmark, as well as their shared commitment to developing bilateral cooperation to achieve sustainable economic growth and prosperity for both nations and their peoples.

Additionally, the two exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed ways to bolster global efforts to maintain international peace and security.

His Highness also met with the Speaker of the Danish Parliament Søren Gade Jensen. 

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