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The UAE participated in the 2nd Session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with the countries of Central Asia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, that was held at the ministerial level here.
Led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, the UAE delegation discussed with the President of Tajikistan Imam Ali Rahman ways of enhancing bilateral relations and establishing an effective mechanism for fostering cooperation between the two countries.
Tajikistan President commended UAE’s participation in the event, affirming the deeply-rooted ties between two sisterly nations. Al Mansouri said the forum represents an important step for reinvigorating trade, and investment relations between the participating countries and a major step in harnessing the vast resources boasts by these nations, noting that the bilateral trade exchange between the UAE and Tajikistan amounted to $40 million in 2016.
The first session of the Forum on ministers of foreign affairs, economy and finance level was held on May 14, 2014 in Riyadh, under the theme of ‘Investment prospects and trade exchange’.