HE Reem Al Hashimy visits Argentine Republic as part of Latin America and Caribbean tour
The UAE delegation was welcomed by His Excellency Santiago Cafiero, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
International Trade, and Worship of Argentina. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to
strengthen economic exchange and foster cooperation in key sectors such as food security, renewable
energy, and technology.
Highlighting the importance of economic ties, the UAE-Argentina Business Forum was held, providing a
platform for UAE companies, such as Mubadala and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), to
explore business opportunities and forge new partnerships with companies in Argentina. Her Excellency
Al Hashimy delivered opening remarks in which she emphasized the potential for mutual growth and
investment between the two countries.
The delegation also discussed with HE Fabiola Yañez, the First Lady of Argentina, the UAE’s humanitarian
efforts in Latin America. They also discussed the impact of climate change on the most vulnerable of the society and ways in which both the UAE and Argentina could partner together to address global challenges, in specific, those pertaining to the empowerment of young people.
Her Excellency Al Hashimy attended a meeting hosted by HE Anahi Costa, President of the UAE-Argentine
Parliamentary Friendship Committee. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the bilateral
Relationship, including on the parliamentary level.
Furthermore, Her Excellency Al Hashimy participated in a panel discussion at the National Foreign Service Institute of Argentina, addressing diplomats and scholars, to discuss the UAE’s foreign policy based on building bridges of dialogue and cooperation.
Her Excellency Al Hashimy also met HE Cecilia Nicolini, State Secretary of Climate Change, Sustainable
Development and Innovation, to highlight the UAE’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy.
Her Excellency further discussed the UAE Presidency of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) that will be hosted at Expo City Dubai in November. Recognizing the need for collective action on climate change, both officials explored ways to strengthen bilateral Cooperation in the field of sustainability both bilaterally and multilaterally.
HE Al Hashimy also met with HE Cristina de Kirchner, the Vice President of Argentina and the President of the Senate who recalled with great fondness her state visit to the UAE in 2013.
During the visit, the UAE and Argentina signed three Memorandums of Understanding: a MoU on
technical cooperation, an MoU in the field of food security, and a framework agreement for cooperation
in the field of banknotes.
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