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Agriculture, food security and tourism
The UAE and Hungary agreed on continuing the exchange of expertise and knowledge, while also seeking

insights from best practices adopted in various fields such as agriculture, food security, animal husbandry,
food industry, water and environmental management and protection, energy, and renewable energy. In

addition, the session explored innovative methods to stimulate tourism flows and foster new avenues for
collaboration between tourism companies in both countries. Notably, air traffic between the UAE and Hungary

continues to grow, with more than 56 flights currently operating between the two destinations every month.
New economy

The two parties highlighted the significance of continued exchange of knowledge between the public and
private sectors in both countries. They noted the importance of keeping pace with the latest advancements in
modern technology and applications artificial intelligence in the transition towards green growth, energy

efficiency, entrepreneurship, and the development of new economy sectors.
During the meeting, the Hungarian side expressed their interest in exploring opportunities for collaboration

and coordination with relevant organisations in the UAE to enhance sustainability policies, innovative
technologies, and digital solutions in infrastructure development.
MoU between UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Environment and Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture

The latest UAE-Hungary JEC session also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture. The

primary objective of this agreement is to strengthen agricultural cooperation between the two countries in the
next stage. This will be achieved through capacity building, exchange of expertise and best practices in the

agricultural sector, and the localisation of innovations and technologies in various areas of agriculture. The
MoU was signed by H.E. Bin Touq and H.E. Mr Péter Szijjártó.

MoU between UAE Space Agency and Ministry Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary
Similarly, on behalf of the Hungarian Space Research Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of
Hungary signed an MoU with the UAE Space Agency, to strengthen collaboration in the areas of space

research and peaceful space activities. Its main objectives include promoting the exchange of perspectives
on space policies and regulations, as well as fostering the development of human capital and academic

cooperation in the field of space and related disciplines. The MoU was signed by H.E. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi,
Director General of the UAE Space Agency, and H.E. Peter Szijjarto.

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