UAE eyes economic partnership agreement with Mexico

Eyeing energy and investment cooperation with Mexico: Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente, in Mexico City at the start of a working visit aimed at deepening UAE-Mexico ties, state news agency Wam reports. They discussed boosting cooperation in economic, investment, and energy sectors and exchanged views on regional and international developments, including efforts to support international peace and security.

Al Nahyan also held talks with Mexico’s Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard to collaborate on energy, advanced technology, and food security, according to a separate statement.

MoUs inked: Several agreements were signed during the visit, including MoUs on investment cooperation, forming a UAE-Mexico business council, and setting terms to initiate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.