MoF Undersecretary, Director for Spain, Mexico and UAE at EBRD discuss cooperation

MoF Undersecretary, Director for Spain, Mexico and UAE at EBRD discuss cooperation

ABU DHABI, 11th November, 2022 (WAM) -- Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently met with Felipe Martinez, Director for Spain, Mexico and the UAE at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), to discuss key topics regarding the UAE’s representation in the EBRD, and the mechanisms for exchanging bilateral information on strategic projects and plans.

The meeting was held at MoF’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. In attendance were Moza Saeed Almatrooshi, Head of International Organisations Department at MoF; Enrique Alejo, Alternate Director for Spain, Mexico and UAE at EBRD; and a number of specialists from both sides.

During the meeting, Al Khoori welcomed Felipe Martinez and his accompanying delegation, and praised his efforts in representing the UAE in EBRD Board of Directors’ meetings. He emphasised the need to explore the UAE priorities and set up coordination methods to better represent the UAE as EBRD shareholder.

Al Khoori discussed key topics, including the EBRD’s strategy and current projects, the potential for the EBRD to stimulate private sector growth, and ways to train employees from the UAE at EBRD. At the end of the meeting, Al Khoori stressed on the importance of EBRD's participation in World Government Summit 2023