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UAE participates in BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Moscow

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, led the UAE delegation at the
BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Moscow.

The meeting was chaired by the Russian Federation, which holds the BRICS 2024 Chairmanship under the theme

“Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global 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.”

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