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7/31/24, 5:10 PM Chilean President meets with representatives of major UAE companies
His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment, affirmed the promise offered by
South America as the UAE continues to explore investment opportunities in strategic markets around
the world. HE said: “The strategic alliance between the UAE and Chile, fostered by our CEPA, will create
a robust investment corridor to South America. Together, we aim to achieve shared development

objectives and open promising avenues for UAE companies to explore new markets.”

Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy echoed these sentiments, stressing the promising prospects for
economic growth and prosperity through integration and partnership. HE Al Hashimy also highlighted
the strategic location of both countries as gateways for trade and investment into neighboring regional

markets. "We believe this visit and this important meeting will help us achieve the common will of the
leaderships of the two countries to advance the friendly relations and cooperation between the UAE and
Chile to broader horizons, in line with our respective development goals," said HE Al Hashimy.

The meeting was attended by a senior group of UAE officials including HE Mohamed Al Neyadi, UAE
Ambassador to Chile and HE Mohamed Al Hawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, in

addition to representatives of 20 Emirati companies operating in various key sectors. On the Chilean
side, the meeting was attended by Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Nicolas Grau,
Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism; Jessica Lopez, Minister of Public Works; Patricio Diaz,

Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to the UAE; and heads of major Chilean companies as well as
representatives of several business organizations.