The
two-day long fifth sessions of the UAE-New Zealand Joint Economic Committee
concluded today in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with emphasis on boosting
economic and trade ties through harnessing the potential in both countries.
The
UAE side was headed by Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy,
while the New Zealand side was headed by Trade Minister, Tim Groser. A number
of representatives from federal and local institutions, as well as
representatives from the private sector attended the sessions. A number of
officials from New Zealand and businesspersons also attended the meetings.
The
final session opened with a minute’s silence for the Emirati martyrs, who fell
in Yemen while defending the legitimate government there.
The
New Zealand minister conveyed the condolences of his government and the people
of New Zealand to the UAE leadership, government and people. Al Mansouri
thanked the people of New Zealand for their noble feelings.
The
two sides stressed strengthening of ties in vital sectors such as agriculture,
food security, food industries, investment, renewable energy and others. They
also agreed to enhance co-operation in small and medium enterprises,
innovation, civil aviation, and environment. The two sides explored the
possibility of signing a memorandum of understanding in the fields of
insurance, stressing importance of co-operation in the area of finance.
Stressing
the importance of committee meetings, Al Mansouri said the trade exchange
between the two countries stood at US$1.48 billion in 2014, and hoped that this
percentage could increase by 8 to 9 percent annually within the next three
years.
Groser
said there was potential that could be harnessed by both countries by
strengthening relations, and called for enhancing co-operation in vital sectors
such as agriculture. His country could be a strategic partner for the UAE in
the area of food security, he stated.
He
added that companies from New Zealand were prepared to take part in the
development of infrastructure and provision of equipment and services to Expo 2020
Dubai. –End-
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