UAE and New Zealand keen to bolster trade, investment ties

Wellington / WAM

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met Winston Peters, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed means to advance relations between the UAE and New Zealand, and to strengthen frameworks of cooperation across various sectors, including the trade and investment, energy and renewables, and food security. They also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, along with issues of mutual concern.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed the UAE’s keenness to enhance cooperation with New Zealand.
Peters welcomed His Highness, praising the close bilateral ties between the two countries that seek to further enhance bilateral ties.
The two sides signed a partnership agreement between the governments of the UAE and New Zealand. They also witness the signing of an agreement on the exchange of information and cooperation in the banking sector between the UAE Central Bank and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Sheikh Abdullah was also briefed on the New Zealand pavilion design and layout for Expo 2020 Dubai.
The meeting was attended by Saleh Ahmed Alzreem Al Suwaidi, the UAE Ambassador to New Zealand.

UAE, New Zealand discuss bilateral defence relations
HH Sheikh Abdullah also met New Zealand Defence Minister Ron Mark. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral defence ties and military affairs between the two friendly nations, as well as means of enhancing them.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mark also reviewed the latest regional and global developments and exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, particularly those related to Yemen, Syria and Iraq.
Meeting with New Zealand’s Minister of Justice
In another meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah met Andrew Little, Minister of Justice of New Zealand.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral ties between the two countries and means of enhancing them across various sectors.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed highlighted the depth of relations between the UAE and New Zealand, expressing his hope for further development and advancement.
Minister Little welcomed Sheikh Abdullah, praising the UAE’s leadership vision and the great development witnessed by the country.
On the sidelines of the meeting and in conjunction with the Year of Zayed, Sheikh Abdullah paid tribute to the Minister of Justice’s late father, for his services to the UAE in the Trucial States forces in Al Ain in the 1950s and 60s. His Highness extended a letter of thanks to the Little family in recognition of the great services provided by their father, who contributed to enhancing security and stability in the region.
This move comes in line with the UAE’s keenness to honour individuals who worked with the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, during the Year of Zayed, which marks the centennial birth of the great leader, and his vision based on the principles of tolerance, peace and prosperity.
Earlier this year, Sheikh Abdullah honoured the family of the late Dr. Katsuhiko Takahashi, a pioneering Japanese architect who played a principal role in drawing the Master Plan of Abu Dhabi under the close guidance of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the 1960s.
The meeting was attended by Saleh Ahmed Alzreem Al Suwaidi, the UAE Ambassador to New Zealand.

UAE, New Zealand to advance trade, investment ties
Wellington / WAM

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has met the New Zealand Minister of Trade David Parker, as part of an official visit to the country.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed means to advance trade and investment ties between the two countries.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed noted the UAE’s keenness to further advance bilateral trade and investment between the UAE and New Zealand for the benefit of peoples of the two friendly states.
The New Zealand Minister of Trade welcomed Sheikh Abdullah’s visit, highlighting the importance of enhancing partnerships and cooperation with the UAE. He also praised the UAE’s progress and development across a number of sectors, enabling the young nation to occupy a leading position on
regional and international levels.
Saleh Ahmed Alzreem Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to New Zealand, also attended the meeting.