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Dubai: The UAE is pursuing closer ties with France in the civil aviation sector, as officials from both

countries met in Paris to explore new opportunities for cooperation in air transport and aircraft
manufacturing.

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation

Authority, met with Marc Borel, Acting Director General of the French Directorate General of Civil
Aviation, during an official visit to the French capital, the GCAA said Monday.

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The discussions centred on expanding strategic partnerships across air transport services, aircraft

manufacturing, and supporting industries, according to a statement from the GCAA.

"Cooperation in the civil aviation sector encompasses a wide range of areas, including air transport services,
aircraft manufacturing, and various supporting industries," Bin Touq said, emphasising the strength of

bilateral relations between the two nations.

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