UAE and Mexico sign economic, investment agreements
Several other agreements have also been signed, including the establishment of A UAE-Mexican Joint Business Council, signed signed between the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology.
A deal on investment cooperation was also signed between the UAE Ministry of Investment and the Mexican Ministry of Economy.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the depth of UAE-Mexican relations and the commitment to building an economic partnership that supports their shared interests and contributes to achieving comprehensive development and sustainable economic prosperity in both countries.
The Emirati official also met with his Mexican counterpart, Juan Ramón de la Fuente. They discussed current regional and international developments, as well as ways to maintain international peace and security.
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