Mohammed Bin Rashid And Finland's Prime Minister Explore New Avenues For Cooperation

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, recently met with Finland's Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo. The meeting took place at Za’abeel Palace in Dubai. It focused on exploring new areas for collaboration between the UAE and Finland to advance shared development goals.

The discussions highlighted the UAE's desire to strengthen ties with Finland across various sectors. His Highness emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation in education, healthcare, technology, renewable energy, and telecommunications. He also stressed the need to support private sector initiatives in both countries to unlock new opportunities.

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Sheikh Mohammed expressed pride in the longstanding diplomatic relations between the UAE and Finland, which have spanned five decades. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening these ties by identifying new avenues for strategic partnerships. The meeting was attended by several key figures from Dubai's leadership.

The UAE is keen on supporting Finnish companies that have chosen it as their regional hub. His Highness noted that the country is committed to fostering their growth and expansion. He also welcomed more Finnish businesses looking to establish a presence in the region.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo expressed Finland’s interest in further developing cooperation with the UAE. He acknowledged the UAE as Finland’s leading trading partner in the Gulf region. Orpo praised the UAE’s significant developmental achievements and its contributions to humanitarian aid and development globally.

The Finnish Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for continued growth and prosperity for the UAE. He recognised the nation’s role in promoting peace and stability through collaborative efforts on regional and international fronts.

UAE's Business Advantages

The meeting also reviewed numerous advantages offered by the UAE for businesses and investors. These include world-class infrastructure, advanced legislative frameworks, and attractive economic incentives. Such attributes have positioned the UAE as a leading regional hub for tourism, trade, financial services, and logistics.

Both leaders exchanged views on current regional and international developments during their discussions. They focused on enhancing collaborative efforts to promote peace and stability within the region.

Present at this significant meeting were H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Mohammad Al Gergawi, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, and Amna Mahmoud Fikri.

With inputs from WAM