UAE a reliable partner for sustainable development, innovation, opportunity creation: Armenian Minister of Economy

UAE a reliable partner for sustainable development, innovation, opportunity creation: Armenian Minister of Economy

DUBAI, 13th December, 2021 (WAM) -- Vahan Kerobyan, Armenia’s Minister of Economy and Commissioner-General of the Armenia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, said that the UAE has become a reliable partner for sustainable development, innovation, and the realisation of opportunities regionally and internationally, thanks to its governance system, efforts to reduce oil dependence, and rapid economic diversification.

"We are full of hope to establish new business relations with our Emirati partners and enrich our bilateral economic agenda, exchange experience and knowledge with the technologically advanced community in order to develop ambitious cooperation," the minister told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

"Tech-driven educational development, women’s involvement in state governance and societal development, youth empowerment, and having an investment-conducive climate have led the UAE to emerge as a platform where scientists and cultural figures, experts and researchers, global leaders, and decision-makers come up with new thoughts addressing potential global challenges."

"In recent years, Armenia and United Arab Emirates have come closer and the cooperation between the two countries in trade, tourism, energy, medical services, technology, infrastructures and the financial sector have increased," he added, noting that the alliance has more potential to grow.

Speaking about Expo 2020 Dubai, he said that the event serves