Abdullah bin Zayed meets Canadian Minister of Industry in Ottawa

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah discussed the close friendship between the UAE and Canada, explored frameworks for cooperation, and ways to enhance it in a manner that serves mutual interests and contributes to the prosperity and well-being of both nations.
The two sides reviewed prospects for cooperation across various sectors, particularly in industry, trade, investment, technology, and renewable energy.
During the meeting, His Highness highlighted the importance of joint efforts between the two friendly nations to strengthen cooperation in the industrial sector, building on the strong UAE–Canada ties and the sector's diverse and attractive opportunities that align with both countries' ambitions for sustainable economic development.

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