Dubai:H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE, met with His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, at his office in Dubai. This meeting took place during the Singaporean Prime Minister's official visit to the UAE.
According to Wam, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed welcomed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and highlighted the robust ties of friendship and cooperation between the UAE and Singapore. He emphasized the UAE's dedication to forging strategic partnerships based on constructive cooperation and exploring opportunities from global economic changes to support sustainable development, investment, and trade.
The meeting was attended by notable figures, including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and other high-ranking UAE officials, as well as the delegation accompanying the Prime Minister of Singapore. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in sectors such as financial services, logistics, technology, and the digital economy.
The dialogue underscored the strengths of Dubai and Singapore as global hubs for trade, finance, and business, and their shared commitment to innovation and future-oriented industries. The meeting also explored ways to leverage expertise and capabilities to enhance economic ties and cooperation between government institutions and business communities.
The UAE and Singapore have enjoyed a steadily growing relationship, marked by the establishment of a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019. This partnership has provided a framework for cooperation across key sectors, creating new opportunities for advancing mutual economic and development goals.