UAE and Finland keen to boost ties
Date
5/10/2015 4:21:39 AM
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has agreed with Finlands Economy Minister Jan Vapaavuori to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Dubai — UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has agreed with Finland’s Economy Minister Jan Vapaavuori to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the areas of scientific research and innovation.
During the meeting held on Saturday in the presence of Finnish Ambassador to the UAE Ilkka-Pekka Simila in Dubai the two ministers stressed the importance of business sectors in both countries to upgrade the level of joint cooperation.
They also discussed ways to develop economic cooperation between the two countries focusing on areas of knowledge-driven economy and innovation.
Al Mansouri said: “Finland has an outstanding track record at the international level in the fields of advanced technology innovation research and development making it an important partner for the UAE in its quest to achieve a transition to a sustainable knowledge-based economy as a strategic national option.”
He pointed out that the trend towards the adoption of innovation as the basis for the economy was based upon the directives of the President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan which were translated by the Cabinet to make 2015 a year of innovation adding that this declaration was followed by the intensification of national efforts in this area from the Ministry of Economy and various government agencies.
Al Mansouri referred to the visit of Finnish President Sauli Niinisto to the UAE last April and his meeting with His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces which confirmed the level of Finland’s interest in strengthening the bonds of cooperation with the UAE in various fields. — Wam
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