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Press Release

UAE participates in third Arab Economy and Cooperation Forum

with Central Asian States & Azerbaijan to explore promising
economic opportunities

Forum discusses the need to strengthen cooperation to address various global
challenges

Abu Dhabi, 1 May 2024:

The UAE delegation participated in the third session of Arab Economy and Cooperation Forum
with Central Asian States and the Republic of Azerbaijan, held in Doha recently under the theme
‘Prospects for mutual cooperation amidst challenges and aspirations.’ The country’s delegation
was represented at the forum by H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy &
Infrastructure, and HE Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy.

H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League, Arab ministers for foreign affairs,
finance and economy, as well as the ministers of foreign affairs, finance and economy of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan attended the
forum.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized that the UAE reaffirms its commitment to strengthening economic
cooperation between the Arab countries and the Central Asian states and Azerbaijan and
exchanging best practices and experiences in all economic activities and fields. Moreover, the UAE
remains keen to open new development prospects and create future opportunities that contribute to
the development of Arab and Central Asian economies.

In his speech at the meeting, H.E. said: "The UAE enjoys strong strategic economic and political
relations with the Central Asian States and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the developmental
aspirations of both sides meet in a number of areas of mutual interest. This will drive continued
cooperation and exchange of experiences in the interest of all Arab countries, Central Asian States
and Azerbaijan." He further noted that the meeting is an important milestone in promoting joint
economic cooperation in various economic sectors by effectively capitalizing on the opportunities
and strengths enjoyed by Arab countries, Central Asian States and Azerbaijan.

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