Maktoum bin Mohammed holds talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in Dubai
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates, received Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, at his office in Dubai on Tuesday. The meeting took place during the Singaporean leader’s official visit to the UAE.
Strengthening bilateral ties
Sheikh Maktoum welcomed the Prime Minister and underscored the warm relations and friendship between the two nations, reaffirming their shared dedication to deepening bilateral ties. He reiterated the UAE’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships rooted in constructive cooperation, and to seizing opportunities emerging from shifts in the global economy to bolster sustainable development, investment and trade.
Focus on key sectors
The discussions centred on avenues for expanding collaboration in critical areas, including financial services, logistics, technology and the digital economy. The meeting highlighted the complementary strengths of Dubai and Singapore as global hubs for commerce, finance and business, and their common emphasis on innovation, investment and the development of future-oriented industries. These attributes, officials noted, enhance their roles in connecting markets, facilitating trade and capital flows, and generating opportunities for greater economic integration. Both sides also explored how to leverage their respective expertise and capabilities to reinforce economic links and broaden cooperation between government institutions and business communities.
Longstanding partnership
The UAE and Singapore share a robust bilateral relationship that has steadily deepened over the years. The signing of a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019 represented a significant milestone in their ties, providing an expanded framework for collaboration across key sectors and opening new pathways to advance shared economic and development goals.
Present at the meeting were Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre; and Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore. The delegation accompanying the Prime Minister of Singapore also attended.
