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4/14/25, 4:30 PM AIM Congress: UAE underscores longstanding commitment to investment-led growth & global partnerships - Aletihad News Center
shaping communities across the world,” said Dr. Alzeyoudi.

“In 2023 alone, the UAE allocated $22.3 billion to international projects across developing markets, driving
infrastructure development, renewable energy, education, and healthcare.”

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

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