UAE and Ireland to strengthen trade and investment relations

Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Peter Burke TD, the Republic of Ireland's Minister of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, to Abu Dhabi for the inaugural meeting of the UAE-Ireland Joint Economic Committee (JEC).

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

This was the first meeting to be held since the JEC was announced in April of this year. The gathering brought together government officials, business leaders, and private sector representatives from both countries to explore collaborative opportunities to deepen economic ties.

In his opening remarks, Al Hajeri underscored the constructive role of the JEC as a platform for ongoing dialogue and partnership, focusing on key sectors where both nations have shared objectives, such as technology, renewable energy, agribusiness, life sciences, and sustainable infrastructure. He stressed the importance of collaboration to stimulate and enhance bilateral economic ties, and to create a conducive environment for two-way investment and innovation-driven growth.

"The Joint Economic Committee demonstrates our shared commitment to enhance collaboration between our nations and provides a crucial opportunity to further strengthen our economic partnership. We are eager to explore and create new opportunities for our private sectors that will benefit both our nations and drive forward our shared ambitions. By leveraging the UAE's dynamic business ecosystem and strategic location as a global hub, together we can facilitate increased trade and investment, unlocking significant growth that will enable our businesses to thrive," Al Hajeri said.