(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
LUXEMBOURG, 16th June, 2019 (WAM) -- Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, recently held a meeting with his counterpart Pierre Gramegna, Luxembourg's Minister of Finance.
The meeting, held in Luxembourg City, was aimed at strengthening the UAE's economic and trade ties with the Duchy of Luxembourg, as well to enhance cooperation in Islamic Banking. The UAE is considered the capital of the Islamic economy. As part of the cooperation the UAE also seeks to benefit from the expertise of the Duchy, which is considered a global center for the issuance of Islamic sukuk.
Al Tayer highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries to galvanise the development of Islamic Banking and Finance, especially in light of the Duchy of Luxembourg's participation in Dubai Expo 2020, which will be hosted by the UAE in conjunction with the World Government Summit 2020, during which a series of conferences and workshops across sectors will be conducted, most importantly in the field of FinTech and the Islamic Banking industry.
The UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs said, "The aim of these meetings is to deliberate ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Foremost of which being the role of the UAE-Luxembourg Council for Cooperation and Development of Islamic Banking and Finance. The Council includes several prominent financial and economic institutions, including the Ministries of Finance of the two nations.Bilateral cooperation between the our countries is enhanced by providing all the necessary support tools for investors in both countries."
Gramegna discussed the participation of Luxembourg in Expo 2020, especially in the area of FinTech. Additionally, the Duchy will invite UAE people in business to visit the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, LHoFT, a 60-member multi-purpose financial technology centre.
LHoFT is a leading platform that brings together IT innovators and financial services leaders to create enduring partnerships between the two sectors. It also provides innovative solutions in Fintech services to address the growth demands of the financial sector.
Commenting on the invitation, Al Tayer added, "We appreciate the invitation of the Duchy of Luxembourg to visit the LHoFT. We are committed to strengthening the partnership and cooperation with the Duchy, as well as the exchange of expertise, which provides great marketing and investment opportunities and bolsters the UAE's position as a FinTech hub in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA, region.
The UAE and the Duchy of Luxembourg have a Memorandum of Understanding focused on enhancing their relationship to this effect, which encourages the strengthening of Islamic Banking and financial products standards, as well as development of new products. The MoU also focuses on developing a model environment of governance and joint action in the Islamic Banking and finance sector.
WAM/Nour Salman/Hassan Bashir
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