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He said, “We are committed to deepening our strategic partnership with the UAE,

a global hub for trade and investment. The RIGI framework presents a key

opportunity to attract Emirati investments into Argentina’s priority sectors, including
mining, energy, infrastructure, and technology. We look forward to fostering

sustainable, fruitful partnerships that drive mutual growth and further strengthen

our economic ties.”

The RIGI programme, which offers the global investment community access to

projects in key sectors of the Argentinian economy, is designed to attract large-

scale international investments by offering significant incentives across key

sectors, including mining and energy, infrastructure and tourism, technology and

advanced industries and manufacturing. It provides regulatory stability, tax
incentives, and long-term predictability for foreign investors, ensuring that

businesses operating in Argentina can expand with confidence and access high-

growth opportunities.

The UAE-Argentina seminar concluded with a commitment from both nations to
continue strengthening economic collaboration, exploring joint investment projects,

trade partnerships, and new areas of cooperation in the years ahead. It builds on

growing non-oil trade that reached US$537.1 million in 2024, a 68%

increase from 2019. Major Argentinian exports to the UAE include corn, iron pipes,

and soybean products, reflecting Argentina’s strength in agricultural and industrial
goods.

Meanwhile, the UAE exports high-value machinery and tools,

supporting Argentina’s growing manufacturing and technology sectors.

In 2018, the two nations took a significant step towards deepening investment ties
by signing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), reinforcing a shared commitment to

fostering a transparent and secure investment environment for businesses in both

countries.

The UAE also continues to explore closer engagement with South American

countries, including Argentina, through direct discussions with Mercosur, the South

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