UAE-Canada Relations in Focus as Sheikh Abdullah Meets Foreign Minister

UAE- Canada relations were high on the agenda during meetings between UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Arabic Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

Both Canada and UAE have outlined potential for more cooperation on a long term basis and strengthen their bilateral partnership, suggesting that they were interested in conducting the talks.

Trade and Investment Drive Bilateral Agenda

The ministers discussed expanding the economic cooperation including trade, investment and advanced technology and innovation as a priority. The two countries want to deepen their cooperation in various fields of strategic interest, as well as to further enhance business cooperation and meet their respective economic development goals.

Technology Cooperation Gains Greater Attention

Advanced technology and innovation became an area of importance for future collaboration between Abu Dhabi and Ottawa. The discussion also focused on the need for institutional partnerships that can help foster economic prosperity and enhance the opportunities of people and businesses in both countries.

Regional Developments Also Discussed

Sheikh Abdullah and Anand also discussed bilateral issues and the evolving regional geopolitical dynamics beyond them. The meeting was attended by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, highlighting the importance of the engagement in the broader diplomatic and developmental sphere.

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