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Press Release

UAE and Portugal explore ways to enhance cooperation in civil
aviation, tourism, clean energy & advanced technology

Meeting takes place on the sidelines of the 4th ICAO Global Implementation
Support Symposium 2025

Abu Dhabi, February 12, 2025: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and
Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), held a bilateral meeting with his
Portuguese counterpart H.E. Pedro Reis to explore the means to enhance economic partnership and
investment exchanges between the two countries across various strategic sectors. The meeting was
also attended by H.E. Fernando Figueirinhas, Ambassador of Portugal to the UAE, along with
senior officials from both sides.

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the fourth ICAO Global Implementation Support
Symposium (GISS) 2025, organized by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in
collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from February 10 to 12,
2025, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting explored opportunities for cooperation in shared priority sectors,
including aviation, clean and renewable energy, the new economy, advanced technology,
investment, digital sectors, healthcare, infrastructure, tourism, and modern agriculture.

H.E. Bin Touq emphasized the rapid expansion of UAE-Portuguese economic relations,
highlighting the wealth of opportunities to strengthen collaboration across key development
sectors, particularly on economic and investment fronts. He noted that the UAE views Portugal as
a dynamic and vital economy in the Eurozone and is keen to further advance economic cooperation.

H.E. pointed out that the UAE’s hosting of the fourth edition of GISS solidifies its position as a
regional and global leader in the civil aviation sector. The event serves as a key platform to enhance
dialogue and cooperation with international stakeholders to support and advance this vital
economic sector. This aligns with the UAE’s vision to transition to a more resilient and sustainable
economic model while also reinforcing global efforts to achieve net zero emissions from aviation
by 2050.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “The UAE remains committed to expanding its international partnerships
across diverse economic sectors and strengthening cooperation with promising markets such as
Portugal. Both countries have significant potential to develop high-value investment projects,

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