Jordan’s King Abdullah arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday, where he and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met to discuss bilateral relations, as well as avenues of cooperation in the fields of development, trade, and others, reports Wam. The two also addressed the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and highlighted the importance of the “unimpeded delivery” of aid into the Strip.

UAE, Singapore also talk war on Gaza + bilateral ties: Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan to discuss the latest developments in the region and ramping up relief supplies to Palestinians in Gaza, reports Wam. The foreign ministers also discussed economic cooperation between the two countries to support development.

A USD 2.4 tn GCC-Turkey FTA in the works: Turkey and the GCC have initiated talks for a trade agreement that would establish one of the world's largest freetrade areas, estimated at USD 2.4 tn in value, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on X. “The agreement will liberalize trade in goods and services, facilitate investments and trade, and increase our country's trade with the region,” according to Bolat.

IN OTHER DIPLO NEWS-

  • The UAE and Belarus entered yesterday into the third round of negotiations on a draft agreement concerning trade in services and investment. The representatives of the two countries reached a “conceptual agreement” on all pending issues. (Belta)
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