The UAE and Uzbekistan ramped up economic partnerships during the latest session of their joint economic committee,focusing on expanding into new and sustainable economic sectors, Wam reported on Sunday. The two countries inked agreements across sectors like tech and AI, trade, and wastewater treatment.

Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions and Uzbekistan’s Uzsuvtaminot inked an agreement to speed up the establishment of the largest wastewater treatment plant in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. The plant will begin construction next year and is set to be fully operational by 2029 with a capacity of 1.5 mn cbm daily, serving around 3 mn people, Wam adds.

ALSO- The UAE and New Zealand are in discussions to sign an economic partnership and trade agreement, Wam reports. The agreement would cover sectors including agriculture, tourism, technology, logistics, education, healthcare, and renewable energy. The two countries have already conducted “exploratory discussions” and public consultations, and are now “eager to get started,” Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said.

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