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11/14/24, 9:59 AM H.E. Bin Touq, Canadian counterpart explore means to strengthen cooperation - Middle East News 247

H.E. Bin Touq, Canadian counterpart explore means

to strengthen cooperation

By News Desk 1 08/11/2024

H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Matt Jones, Canadian

Minister of Jobs, Economy, and Trade, to explore the strengthening of cooperation in key areas such as the
new economy, entrepreneurship, tourism, aviation, investment, the circular economy, infrastructure,
healthcare, transportation, logistics, food security, and clean energy. The discussions focused on fostering

growth and sustainability in both nations’ economies for the future.

H.E. Bin Touq hailed the strong and ever-growing ties between the UAE and Canada, especially in economic

and trade sectors. “We are committed to enhancing economic cooperation to scale new heights of growth
and prosperity by capitalizing on the promising opportunities and potential within both markets,” he noted.

In this context, H.E. stated: “Canada is a strategic and valuable economic partner for the UAE in North
America, and the UAE serves as a vital logistics hub for Canadian exports to the Middle East and North

Africa region. This meeting is a testament to our shared commitment to deepening existing trade and
economic partnership, exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, and exchanging
expertise and best practices in policies that support the growth and sustainability of both economies, while
fostering stronger connections between the two business communities.”

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