The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison officially launched in Sydney the first-ever Australia United Arab Emirates Business Council aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment and expanding opportunities for Australian and UAE businesses.
His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, followed the Australian Prime Minister in welcoming the launch of the Business Council.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, the UAE and Australia have been bound together by strong and longstanding ties, ranging from trade, tourism, investment, and culture, to people-to-people contacts, ultimately leading to a mutual benefit for both our nations,” said HE Dr. Anwar Gargash.
“I would like to welcome the decision to inaugurate this Business Council despite the pandemic. I truly believe that this Council will accelerate the growth of our economic cooperation in the years to come, as well as enhance investment and trade exchange,” His Excellency added.
The launch was also attended by the UAE Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Abdulla Al Subousi, the Australian co-chair, the Hon Christopher Pyne, and the UAE co-chair, Badr Al-Olama, who provided a video message of support from the UAE.
Australian Co-Chair, Mr Pyne, said that the establishment of the business council was long overdue for the two nations.
“I was surprised to learn during my time in politics that there has never been a business council before between Australia and the UAE. Our countries have so much to offer each other and it is our interest to promote mutual prosperity,” said Mr. Pyne.
“The Council will allow Australian and Emirati businesses an unparalleled chance to connect with decision makers in both government and enterprise to better foster and understand future requirements and opportunities.”
UAE Co-Chair Badr Al-Olama, said: “Establishing an Australia UAE Business Council has long been overdue, since our two great nations have been great allies and great friends over the many years.
“The depth and breadth of this long-standing relationship is demonstrated by the standing of the UAE as Australia’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, and the appeal of Australia as one of the top real estate investment destinations for the UAE.”
Related News
UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Seychelles on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of congratulations to President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, observed on 29th June.
View Details
Political Consultations between UAE and Pakistan discuss deepening cooperation
The United Arab Emirates and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan convened the second round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi. The session was co-chaired by Reem Ketait, Deputy Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Shehryar Akbar Khan, Additional Foreign Secretary at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
View Details
UAE Welcomes Signing of Peace Agreement Between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards reinforcing peace, security, and stability across the African continent.
View Details
UAE Strongly Condemns Attack on UN Mission in Central African Republic
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack targeting the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), near the town of Birao, which resulted in the death of a Zambian peacekeeper and the injury of another.
View Details