Shakhbout bin Nahyan, AfCFTA SG discuss investment cooperation

Strengthening UAE–Africa relations

Both sides highlighted the depth of UAE–Africa relations, noting that they have evolved beyond friendship and cooperation into a model partnership based on mutual trust, respect, and shared efforts toward a more prosperous future for their peoples.

They reaffirmed their joint commitment to further strengthening these ties to support sustainable economic growth, which continues to advance steadily.

Focus on infrastructure and digital transformation

The discussions underlined the importance of developing infrastructure projects to facilitate trade and improve connectivity between African markets. Both parties also stressed the need to boost investment in digital transformation as a key driver of future economic development.

Expanding public and private sector partnerships

The meeting also explored opportunities to deepen partnerships between the public and private sectors in both the UAE and African countries, with a view to unlocking further investment and cooperation opportunities.

Regional and international security discussions

The two sides exchanged views on recent regional developments, including the serious repercussions of Iran’s terrorist and unprovoked attacks targeting the UAE and several brotherly and friendly countries, and their impact on regional and international security and stability.

They also discussed the effects of Iranian threats on international maritime security, energy supplies, and the broader global economy.