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7/31/24, 3:35 PM H.E. Bin Touq & his Chilean counterpart explore means to strengthen collaboration in new economy, tourism, aviation, entrepreneur…
H.E. Bin Touq said: “We consider the Republic of Chile as a valuable economic partner for the
UAE in South America, as it boasts a favourable investment environment. We look forward to

elevating our economic relations to new heights at both government and private sector levels,
as well as exploring promising opportunities in sectors and areas of mutual interest.”

The discussions focused on the significance of strengthening collaborative efforts to introduce
new programs for small and medium-sized projects in both markets. The two ministers agreed

on the importance of empowering the SMEs sector and facilitating the entry of their exports to

foreign markets. Furthermore, they highlighted the importance of enabling Chilean
entrepreneurs and startups to leverage the unique advantages and enablers offered by the
UAE’s business environment.

The two sides discussed mechanisms to enhance bilateral cooperation in various tourism sub-

sectors and activities, especially travel and aviation, during the next phase. It also discussed
the prospects for launching joint tourism initiatives aimed at promoting the prominent tourism

attractions and historical sites in both countries, thus leveraging the diverse tourism
capabilities of both markets.

In addition, the discussions highlighted the importance of enhancing dialogue between
delegations and trade missions from both nations in the next stage. This will help in keeping

them updated on the latest economic policies and legislation developed by each side.

H.E. Bin Touq invited his Chilean counterpart to attend and actively participate in the fourth
edition of Investopia, scheduled to be held in February 2025. The event presents a valuable

opportunity to discuss strategies for capitalizing on the promising prospects offered by the UAE
to investors from across the globe, as well as fostering collaboration across various economic

domains.

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