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UAE eyes to strengthen agriculture and trade ties with Mexico

H.E. Eng. Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Economic Affairs has met H.E. Jose Calzada Rovirosa, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food of Mexico at the UAE Ministry's headquarters in Dubai to explore possible agreements in between the two countries, particularly in trade and agriculture.

Joining the UAE Undersecretary was H.E. Humaid bin Butti Al Muhairi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Commercial Affairs and Consumer Protection Sector, while the Mexican Minister was associateded with by a number of senior Mexican Government authorities.

During the meeting, Undersecretary Al Shehhi talked about the prospects in between the two countries in terms of expanding trade and financial investment in between the Middle East and nations in Latin America, concentrating on agriculture and food, tourist, aeronautics and private investments.

H.E. Eng. Al Shehhi stated: "The UAE is keen to strengthen its economic and trade relations with countries in Latin America, particularly in fast emerging economies such as Mexico. Mexico has a strong farming sector offering large opportunities for growth domestically and worldwide, which fits naturally with the UAE's economic program on food security."

H.E. Rovirosa stated that Mexico is wanting to expand its worldwide trade partners that have actually been typically captured by industrialized countries such as the United States, Canada and Europe. The Minister noted favorable interest to enhance the volume of his nation's existing trade with the UAE, provided its stable position as a business hub in the area, particularly for the promo of Mexico's agricultural exports such as meats and crops.

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