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underscored the importance of fostering robust public-private sector trade partnerships to drive
sustainable growth for both nations.

The Committee was co-chaired by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and H.E. Carlos Luis Jorge Méndez, First Deputy Minister of

Foreign Trade and Investment of Cuba. The Committee is a key outcome of the trade,
economic, and technical cooperation agreement signed between the two countries. The session

was attended by H.E. Hazza Ahmed Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Cuba; H.E. Norberto
Escalona Carrillo, Cuban Ambassador to the UAE; along with senior government

representatives from both nations.

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh highlighted that UAE-Cuban bilateral relations continue to progress
steadily, particularly in the economic and commercial domains, in line with the leadership’s
forward-looking vision to promote mutual prosperity, growth and long-term strategic

partnership.

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, said: “The convening of the first session of the Joint Economic
Committee between the two nations marks a pivotal step in advancing economic and

investment relations between the UAE and Cuba. It paves the way for broader cooperation
across priority sectors, deeper engagement between the two countries’ business communities,

and unlocking promising opportunities in both markets, all supporting the UAE’s strategic goals
under the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”

During the meeting, both sides agreed to establish a joint working framework to oversee the
implementation of committee outcomes that guide future cooperation between the two nations

in the coming period, propelling it towards further growth and prosperity. They also committed
to organising joint business forums and economic events, facilitating trade delegation

exchanges, and identifying new avenues to expand bilateral commercial relation.

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