Department of Government Relations in Sharjah promotes dialogue and strengthens economic and cultural ties with Costa Rica

Department of Government Relations in Sharjah promotes dialogue and strengthens economic and cultural ties with Costa Rica

The strong cultural relations between Sharjah and Costa Rica are also serving as a strong base for enhancing economic cooperation through the mutual exchange of expertise and collaboration across a spectrum of industries including culture, science, technology, and economy.

Strengthening bonds of friendship

Over the past year, the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah has been welcoming high-level delegations from Costa Rica to explore collaboration prospects in the attractive economic and foreign direct investment landscape of the emirate and offer insights into the opportunities to partner together across numerous sectors that are flourishing under Sharjah’s comprehensive economic and social development strategy.

More recently, a delegation led by Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR, visited Costa Rica to explore further opportunities for collaboration and knowledge transfer in sectors of trade, education and tourism.

The Sharjah delegation was welcomed at the Presidential Palace in the capital San Jose in May this year where they met His Excellency Rodrigo Chaves, the newly elected President of the Republic of Costa Rica, and the ministerial team to discuss ways to consolidate collaboration in key economic and development sectors.

During the visit to the Central American country, the Sharjah delegation also held meetings with senior officials from Costa Rica, including