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H.E. Bin Touq highlighted that the UAE and India share a comprehensive and advanced strategic partnership, aligning
with the two leaderships’ shared vision for sustainable economic development. H.E. emphasised that economic

collaboration between the two nations continues to grow, adding further momentum to their exceptional partnership.

The Minister of Economy and Tourism said: “India is a key economic and investment partner for the UAE. We look
forward to fostering fruitful cooperation and forging new partnerships with our counterparts in the Indian government,

while exploring promising opportunities for the business communities in both countries across sectors of mutual
interest. This will help drive sustainable growth and shared prosperity in both nations.”

H.E. further added, “India’s Andhra Pradesh stands out for its strategic geographic location that connects local and

global markets, its competitive strengths in agriculture and exports, and the presence of leading UAE companies across
key sectors such as supply chains, food, industry, and logistics – including DP World, Sharaf, Tabreed, and Lulu. This

meeting marks a significant step towards strengthening collaboration and expanding opportunities to advance public-
private economic partnerships between the two nations, reinforcing integration across vital sectors that drive the growth
and sustainability of both the UAE and Indian economies.”

National priorities for transitioning to sustainable economic models

H.E. Bin Touq’s meeting with H.E. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, discussed national

development policies and priorities for transitioning to sustainable and adaptable economic models. The meeting also
explored the exchange of expertise in modern economic legislation aimed at encouraging UAE and Indian business

communities to invest in future economic sectors and expand into international markets, leveraging their unique
strengths.

Both sides underscored the significance of Andhra Pradesh hosting the Investopia Global Talks, offering a valuable

platform for highlighting promising investment and economic opportunities, facilitating connectivity and
communication between UAE and Indian investors, and creating new pathways for collaboration across vital sectors

including technology, renewable energy, food, agriculture, and digital economies.

UAE’s efforts in developing economic food cluster

During his meeting with H.E. T.?G.?Bharath, Minister for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing, H.E. bin Touq
highlighted the UAE’s efforts to develop a food cluster combining agricultural production, food industries, and latest
agricultural technology within a unified ecosystem based on collaboration and integration. These efforts enhance the

national economy’s competitiveness and empower private sector companies in food sector and related activities.

Strengthening cooperation on digital economy

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