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Development and Security."

The meeting focused on fostering joint cooperation among BRICS member states to

support sustainable tourism development and explore various tourism opportunities.

Abdullah bin Touq highlighted the UAE's commitment, under the guidance of its wise

leadership, to enhancing tourism cooperation with BRICS countries. He emphasised the

importance of opening new avenues for sustainable tourism partnerships that boost

economic growth, promote cultural exchange, and position the UAE as a leading global

tourist destination, in alignment with the “We the UAE 2031” vision.

“We are dedicated to working with our BRICS partners to develop a resilient and

sustainable tourism sector,” bin Touq stated. “This includes improving air connectivity

and infrastructure, leveraging the strategic locations of the UAE and BRICS nations,

embracing digital transformation and technology across various tourism sectors, and

sharing best practices to facilitate travel and increase tourism flows among member

states.”

He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to advancing sustainable tourism with BRICS

members and providing all necessary support to achieve this goal. “The UAE is actively

collaborating with the United Nations World Tourism Organization to implement the

Sustainable Tourism Measurement Framework,” he added.

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