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7/29/24, 2:40 PM HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi joins BRICS trade ministers to call for greater cooperation

HE Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi joins BRICS trade ministers to call for
greater cooperation

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BRICS trade ministers gather in Moscow in preparation for the leaders' summit in October 2024.
HE Al Zeyoudi: “The BRICS is an exciting and agile community of like-minded countries, and the 14th Trade
Ministers Meeting underlined a collective vision for growth, one based on collaboration and innovation. By
building on long-established trade frameworks, we believe we can open up new means of exchange that

meet the needs of today's economy”

Moscow – 26, 2024: During the 14th BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting, attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin

Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, the UAE renewed the call for enhanced trade cooperation
among member nations and firm opposition to stimulate the flow goods and services around the world. It is the first
time the UAE has participated in a BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting since its joining the group in August 2023.

His Excellency Dr. Thani signed a Joint Communique with the participating ministers to reaffirm the commitment to
comprehensive cooperation among member countries in several key areas of common interest, including
strengthening their cooperation in the multilateral trading system, supporting Joint value chains; facilitating
agricultural trade; promoting special economic zones as engines of cooperation, fostering e-commerce while

protecting consumer rights; supporting MSMEs through technology and export cooperation. The communique
underscored BRICS' commitment to multilateralism and collaboration in addressing global trade challenges.

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