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Dhabi reinforces the UAE's reputation as a pivotal meeting point for shaping the

future of the global economy.

The high-level Ministerial Session on International Trade discussed the role of

open trade policies and international trade agreements in shaping the future of

open markets, regional cooperation, and sustainable economic integration.

Moderated by Soraya Gargash, Principal Researcher at the UAE Ministry of
Economy, the panel engaged in a robust dialogue on how open trade policies and

international trade agreements can drive prosperity, foster stability, and serve as a

tool for innovation and inclusion.

H.E. Nougi Acosta Jaen, Minister of Finance of Costa Rica, emphasised
collaboration over fragmentation. "Trade must be built on shared standards and

regulatory harmonisation," he noted. He emphasised that real development

stems from transparency, coordination, and mutual respect among nations.

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Todd McClay, New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment, brought a human-

centred perspective to trade policy. "Trade is about people—farmers, workers,

small businesses," he said. He cited New Zealand's partnership with Mexico as a

model of mutually beneficial trade, noting that trade agreements are not merely
legal instruments, but bridges that "create value, culture, and connection."

Laura Gonzalez Hernandez, Minister of Economic Development for the State

of Mexico, presented Mexico as a prime example of how strategic policy and

diversified trade can drive innovation. "Mexico is not only a country of potential—

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