Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Receives Prime Minister of Singapore
The First Deputy Ruler of Dubai reaffirms the UAE's commitment to strategic partnership with Singapore, exploring expanded cooperation across finance, logistics, technology and the digital economy.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates, has received His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, during an official visit to the Emirates. The distinguished meeting took place at His Highness’s office in Dubai, reflecting the warmth and substance of diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
In welcoming the Singaporean Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed celebrated the profound friendship and cooperation that characterises the relationship between the UAE and Singapore, whilst reaffirming both nations’ dedication to deepening their bilateral bonds. He emphasised the Emirates’ commitment to forging strategic partnerships grounded in constructive collaboration, and to identifying fresh opportunities emerging from the evolving global economic landscape that might further sustainable development, investment and commerce.
The meeting brought together a distinguished gathering of senior Emirati leadership, including His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The assembled dignitaries explored pathways for expanded cooperation in pivotal sectors encompassing financial services, logistics, technology and the digital economy. The discussions underscored both Dubai and Singapore’s standing as pre eminent global centres for trade, finance and business, and their aligned commitment to nurturing innovation, investment and industries oriented towards the future.
The conversation reflected upon how these shared strengths position both entities as vital connectors of international markets, facilitators of trade and capital flows, and architects of opportunities for deepened economic collaboration. Officials explored avenues through which each nation might mobilise its distinctive expertise and capabilities to reinvigorate economic ties and expand cooperation between governmental institutions and their respective business communities.
The UAE and Singapore enjoy a relationship of long standing that has flourished progressively throughout recent decades. The establishment of a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019 represented a watershed moment in bilateral affairs, furnishing a robust framework for cooperation across essential sectors and unlocking fresh pathways through which both nations might realise their shared economic and developmental aspirations.
The meeting was attended by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre; and Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore.
Source: WAM News Agency