Abu Dhabi-July 29.2024:As part of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates, Chilean President Gabriel Boric met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Shindagha Majlis. This high-profile meeting marked a significant step in enhancing the bilateral relations between Chile and the UAE, focusing on various strategic sectors.
Key Discussions and Agreements
During the meeting, the leaders discussed ways to further enhance cooperation between the UAE and Chile, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and economic development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid emphasized the UAE’s commitment to exploring deeper cooperation in various fields to fulfill the future aspirations of both countries. He highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation among world governments to ensure the well-being and prosperity of all people.
President Boric commended the significant progress the UAE has achieved across various sectors and expressed his admiration for the UAE’s efforts to promote cooperation among nations. He conveyed Chile’s eagerness to enhance its relations with the UAE across diverse areas, particularly emphasizing the potential for increased cooperation in renewable energy, technology, and education.
Strategic Importance and Future Prospects
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid noted that the visit of President Boric to the UAE, along with the signing of cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding, including the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marks the beginning of a new promising phase in bilateral relations. This advancement in relations is expected to boost trade and investment flows and enable both countries to capitalize on investment and commercial opportunities, given their strategic locations as gateways to neighboring regional markets.
The meeting also addressed a range of regional and global issues of mutual interest, focusing on shared goals regarding key global challenges such as climate action and sustainability. Strengthening multilateral efforts to enhance stability, cooperation, and development worldwide was a central theme in the discussions.
Key Figures Present
The meeting saw the attendance of several high-ranking officials from both nations. From the UAE, key attendees included His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation; His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy & Remote Work Applications; His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism; and His Excellency Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
From the Chilean delegation, notable attendees included His Excellency Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile; His Excellency Nicolás Grau, Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile; Her Excellency Jessica Lopez Saffie, Minister of Public Works of Chile; Her Excellency Aisén Etcheverry, Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation of Chile; and His Excellency Patricio Diaz Broughton, Ambassador of Chile to the UAE.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1978, the UAE and Chile have steadily strengthened their ties in various political, economic, and cultural fields. This meeting further solidifies the robust relationship and paves the way for future collaborations that will benefit both nations.
Source: Emirates News Agency WAM
