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These initiatives are expected to accelerate sustainable development,

create job opportunities, and drive economic and social growth, contributing to

further progress and prosperity.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, affirmed that

UAE-Italy relations are experiencing one of their most prosperous periods,

reflecting the shared commitment of both countries' leaderships to elevate their
ties to new levels of a long-term strategic partnership aimed at achieving mutual

economic growth.

In a statement to the Emirates news Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi noted that this

mutual commitment to strengthening strategic relations, particularly in trade and

investment, was clearly demonstrated during the official visit of President His
Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The visit included meetings, discussions, and the signing of agreements and

memoranda of understanding (MoUs) across various fields, including industry,
advanced technology, artificial intelligence, energy, healthcare, culture, education,

scientific research, defence, transport, space, mining, and economic partnerships

with African nations. These agreements pave the way for broader strategic

collaboration between the two countries.

Al Zeyoudi added that these new agreements were complemented by the
exploration of numerous trade and investment opportunities between

the business communities of both countries during the UAE-Italy Business Forum,

held in conjunction with the visit. The forum, attended

by business leaders from both sides, witnessed the signing of several agreements
and MoUs between Emirati and Italian companies, focusing on future economic

sectors.

He highlighted that Italy is the UAE's top trade partner within the European Union,

with non-oil trade between the two countries reaching US$14.1 billion in 2024,
marking a 21 percent increase compared to 2023.

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