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UAE, Iran hold first session of Joint Economic

Committee to promote cooperation in new
economy sectors

UAE, Iran hold first session of Joint Economic Committee to promote cooperation
in new economy sectors

2 May 2024 15:44
ABU DHABI (WAM)

The first session of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) between the UAE and the
Islamic Republic of Iran was held in Abu Dhabi, chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri,
Minister of Economy, and Mehrdad Bazrpash, Minister of Road and Urban Development
of Iran.

The session, attended by several government officials from both sides, explored the
strengthening of cooperation in many economic sectors of mutual interest. These
include the new economy, tourism, transport, entrepreneurship, energy and renewable
energy, SMEs, innovation, logistics, agriculture and environment. The meeting also
discussed the means to support joint efforts needed to elevate bilateral economic
relations to new heights.

Bin Touq noted that the UAE-Iran economic partnership continues to grow across

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