Colombian president says food security cooperation key to boosting country’s trade with UAE

Colombian president says food security cooperation key to boosting country’s trade with UAE

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Dubai, UAE – Food security cooperation, and a commitment to carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability are key elements that can boost UAE-Colombia trade, said H.E. Iván Duque Márquez, President of the Republic of Colombia, who addressed delegates today at the Global Business Forum Latin America (GBF LATAM) 2022 in Dubai.

In a video message, the Colombian president highlighted the economic strides his country had made in recent years.

“Last year, we reached a record high in non-mining and energy exports. For example, in the agricultural sector, we consolidated our position as a strategic country to assure food security at a global level. Today, Colombia is viewed as one of the most important suppliers of food, not only because of our productive potential and value added, but because of our bet on environmental sustainability and zero carbon emissions by 2050,” he said.

“Today, Colombia is viewed as one of the most important suppliers of food, not only because of our productive potential and value added, but because of our bet on environmental sustainability and zero carbon emissions by 2050. That is why we are committed, together with the United Arab Emirates, to capitalise opportunities for companies in both countries,” he added.

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