The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a strategic partner in the region

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Governor of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, received, yesterday, the Minister of Economy of the British Treasury, Emma Reynolds.

During the meeting, the continuous positive development in cooperation relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom was reviewed in light of the historical friendship ties between the two countries, and the common concern to continue consulting and coordination on strengthening the future of cooperation in a manner that serves the interests of the two sides.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the growing economic relations with the United Kingdom, and the progress it is witnessing in its various paths, stressing His Highness the UAE’s commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, while being the first trade partner of the United Kingdom in the Middle East.

His Highness said, in a post on the website «X», yesterday: “Today I received His Excellency Emma Reynolds, Minister of Economy at the British Treasury, where we discussed ways to develop economic cooperation between the UAE and the United Kingdom, with a focus on stimulating investment, building sustainable financial frameworks, and promoting innovation In the financial sector.

His Highness added: “The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a strategic partner in the region, and are committed to creating the possibilities supporting the growth of the private sector, and opening new horizons for joint economic cooperation.”

The meeting also touched on ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of stimulating investment and increasing its opportunities, building sustainable financial frameworks, financial markets, and taking advantage of growth opportunities in the financial sector, through interest in the financial technology and innovation sectors, and creating supportive possibilities for the private sector, so that its institutions have an influential and tangible role in Various bilateral economic cooperation paths.