Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s First Deputy Ruler, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, met with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. They highlighted the strong economic collaboration, particularly in trade and tourism, and pledged to further strengthen their partnership in areas aligned with shared development goals. These areas encompass energy, advanced technology, digital transformation, manufacturing, research and innovation, reflecting a forward-looking approach.
The meeting, held at Za’abeel Palace, saw the presence of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, and various ministers and senior officials. Both sides stressed the importance of enhancing efforts to share expertise and best practices in fields like investment, trade, and tourism, given their significant roles as global trade and tourism hubs.
The leaders also discussed the potential for stronger UAE-Singapore relations within the framework of expanding GCC-ASEAN cooperation, noting the economic growth in both regions as a catalyst for mutual partnerships. They touched on topics of mutual interest, including the UAE’s hosting of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), which holds promise for addressing global climate challenges effectively.
In 2019, the two nations signed the Singapore-UAE Comprehensive Partnership (SUCP), aimed at deepening existing areas of cooperation and exploring new avenues such as trade, industry, investment, financial cooperation, education, human resources development, sustainable development, and energy.
