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He highlighted major UAE-led investments, including $4 billion in port expansions across Pakistan,
Georgia, Angola, and Kazakhstan, as well as over $50 million invested globally in renewable energy
projects such as floating solar farms and wind energy solutions. These efforts reflect the UAE’s
comprehensive model of economic diplomacy—leveraging capital to build resilience, modernize
industries, and foster global collaboration.

“This investment model is not just for the UAE; it is a blueprint for the world,” he added. “We
envision a globalized investment landscape where economic growth, social development, and
international stability go hand in hand.”

The opening session also witnessed a high-level address by Vahagn Garniki Khachaturyan,
President of Armenia, who echoed the importance of strategic investments, focusing on the role of
innovation, education, and cooperation in a rapidly transforming global economy.

“In Armenia, we see infrastructure as the foundation for growth, but we are equally committed to
investing in creative technologies and education,” said President Khachaturyan. “We are preparing
our youth for the future by building hubs for AI, robotics, and next-generation tech.”
The Armenian President underscored the urgent need to address global challenges such as poverty,
inequality, and human rights, positioning responsible investment as a critical tool in tackling these
issues. He called for simplified investment procedures, strengthened international cooperation,
and the creation of open, stable ecosystems for investors.

“Armenia is stable, peaceful, and ready to play a constructive role in shaping the future of global
investment,” he said. “Let us build a world where opportunity and progress are shared by all.”

The AIM Congress 2025 continues throughout the week, bringing together policymakers, investors,
entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from around the world to explore transformative investment
strategies, sustainable development goals, and global partnerships for prosperity.

Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, also addressed the event, highlighting
the vast investment potential of his country and outlining a strategic vision for sustainable
development and global collaboration.

President Sassou Nguesso stressed Congo’s commitment to becoming a central hub for
transformation and international investment. “By 2050, we aim to transform the lives of 2 million
inhabitants,” he stated, pointing to infrastructure modernization, clean energy initiatives, and
agricultural development as the key pillars of progress.
He showcased Congo’s wealth of natural resources—gold, zinc, diamonds, petroleum, and gas—as
vital economic drivers, positioning the country as a strategic trade gateway. "Congo is strategically
located, serving as a principal point of entry and exit for goods," he noted.

In line with global sustainability goals, the President also announced major investments in
hydroelectric and solar energy, aiming to ensure widespread access to clean and reliable power. He
reiterated Congo’s readiness to support entrepreneurs and modernize public services to boost
innovation.

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