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1/31/24, 9:28 AM UAE, UK officials bid to boost economic links at London meeting
The meeting formed part of the agenda for a UAE delegation which is visiting
the UK to attend Investopia Lon don on Wednesday.
Al-Marri spoke of the he althy state of relations between the UAE and UK,
empha sizing the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation
with Britain, particularly in emerging sectors that will help drive the transition
to the future economy.
The two sides discussed ways to strengthen economic partnerships and
facilitate dialogue between the UAE and British private sectors.
Thi s, the y said, would open up new avenues for cooperation, particularly given
the diversity of economic opportunities in both markets, as well as the
possibility of providing more facilities and incentives to exporters and
importers in both countries, the reby supporting the growth and sustainability
of the ir economies.
Al-Marri said closer economic ties with the UK acted as an example of the UAE’s
commitment to promoting economic openness and establishing partnerships
with key regional and global strategic markets, stressing its critical role in
supporting major economic clusters that will shape the future of the global
economy.
The ocial also met the UK’s Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami
to discuss ways of bolstering cooperation in ntech, digital transformation,
entrepreneurshi p, the circular economy, nancial services, and renewable
energy.
The parties also discussed ways in which they could support small and
medium-sized enterprises, providing them with opportunities to improve
growth and competitiveness in a variety of economic activities involving the
UAE and Britain.
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