UAE, Libya reopen air routes: UAE Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri and Libyan Transport Minister Mohammed Al Shahoubi have signed an MoU to lift restrictions on passenger and air cargo movement between the two countries, Libyan news agency Lana reports. The agreement aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in air transport, boost trade and investment exchange, and strengthen economic ties, as Libya works to reopen its airspace to the region.

UAE, Portugal eye economic cooperation: Al Marri also met with Portuguese Economy Minister Pedro Reis on the sidelines of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025 in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement. The discussions focused on enhancing economic cooperation, increasing bilateral investments, and expanding partnerships in key sectors such as aviation, clean energy, technology, infrastructure, tourism, AI integration, green energy and modern agriculture.

ALSO- The UAE and Azerbaijan’s foreign ministries finalized an economic partnership agreement between their two countries during political consultations in Abu Dhabi, Wam reports.

MORE MEETINGS ON THE SIDELINES OF WORLD GOVERNMENTS SUMMIT-

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum met with several world leaders to discuss cooperation, including Sri Lanka’s PresidentAnura Kumara Dissanayake, Laotian Prime MinisterSonexay Siphandone, Georgian Prime MinisterIrakli Kobakhidze, and Iraqi President Abdul Latif JamalRashid. Also from the summit:

  • Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Masrour Barzani to discuss enhancing economic ties, boosting trade and tourism, and promoting investments supporting sustainable development. (Wam)
  • The Crown Prince also met with Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic collaboration, and exploring new partnerships in key sectors such as trade, tourism, finance, and renewable energy. (Wam)
  • UAE Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said the UAE is open to investing in energy, digitization, and industrialization in Indonesia in a meeting with Indonesia’s Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto. (Antara)
  • Dubai’s First Deputy Ruler Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Turkey’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek to discuss expanding trade, tourism, and investment ties. (Wam)
  • Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met Colombian Foreign Affairs Minister Laura Sarabia to discuss expanding bilateral collaboration in trade and investment, and noted growing ties and partnership frameworks for development. (Wam)
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