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The discussions took place on the sidelines of the fourth ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025. Image Courtesy: UAE
Ministry of Economy
Meeting takes place on the sidelines of the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium
2025

Press Release

February 12, 2025

Abu Dhabi: 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
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