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Bin Touq meets with New York City

Mayor to explore boosting cooperation

Story by Amjad Saleh

• 4d • 2 min read

كرويوين ةدمع ،زمدآ كيريإ ةداعس عم ،داصتقلاا ريزو ،يرملا قوط نب اللهدبع يلاعم© Provided by Emirates News Agency (WAM)

NEW YORK, 23rd May, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister

of Economy, held a meeting with Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, on the
sidelines of his official visit to the United States. The meeting explored the
strengthening of economic collaboration in areas of shared interest, particularly
the new economy, fintech, clean energy, green economy, entrepreneurship,
tourism, transportation, and circular economy.

Bin Touq said that the UAE and the USA enjoy robust and advanced strategic
ties across various domains, particularly in the economic and investment sectors.
He attributed this to the directives and vision of both leaderships and highlighted
the two countries’ shared aspirations to embrace innovative and adaptable
economic models.

During the meeting, Bin Touq emphasised that both countries possess significant
economic resources and potential, as well as a strategic geographical location
that facilitates access to numerous strategic markets at the regional and global
levels. The economic relations between the UAE and the state of New York are
also continuously evolving, and there is a strong commitment to further exploring
cooperation in new and key economic sectors to foster sustainable partnerships
that support the shared interests and goals of both parties. He underscored that
the meeting marks a significant milestone in strengthening joint efforts to explore
emerging opportunities and expand the scope of existing cooperation.

The meeting explored the potential for enhancing economic relations and
fostering better communication between the UAE and the American private
sector. These efforts will create new avenues for growth, particularly considering
the promising and diverse opportunities and enablers available in the markets of
both countries. Furthermore, they highlighted the significance of enhancing
cooperation in economic affairs that facilitate the transition towards a digital
economy and combat financial crimes, in line with the economic policies of both
nations.

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