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UAE and Portugal explore ways to enhance

cooperation in civil aviation, tourism, clean energy &

advanced technology

13/02/2025

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, particularly in new economy sectors, while also advancing global
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