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and social advancement and bolster the UAE’s prominent position in the international tourism and
travel landscape.

H.E. Bin Touq’s meeting with H.E. Fuad Nagiyev explored Azerbaijan's endeavours in the tourism
sector including its hosting of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change. Additionally, it discussed Azerbaijan's plans to
organise a tourism ministers’ meeting during COP29. The meeting delved into the development of
new work plans to enhance tourism connections and leverage the diverse tourism assets and
opportunities present in both markets.

The UAE and Brazilian sides also discussed joint investment prospects in the sector and fostering
cooperation between tourism enterprises in the two markets. There was an emphasis on
strengthening bilateral efforts to develop novel tourism and leisure initiatives, facilitating the
growth in mutual tourism flows.

In a separate meeting, H.E. Bin Touq and the Indian minister of tourism discussed the
strengthening of tourism relations between the two countries within the framework of their existing
economic partnership. The meeting explored new avenues for cooperation to facilitate the growth
in the number of flights connecting the two countries. Additionally, the two ministers reviewed
the progress achieved in the implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed
between them in the tourism field.
H.E. Bin Touq’s meeting with H.E. Patricia de Lille explored ways to enhance bilateral
cooperation in diverse tourism activities and to leverage the tourism potential of both countries.
They underlined the significance of sharing expertise and implementing policies that promote the
sustainability of the sector in both countries, thus fostering shared economic development.

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