H.E. Al Zeyoudi visits Pakistani, Singapore, and Israeli pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai

Minister takes note of the countries’ contributions to promoting green economy, technological solutions, and future innovations

 H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, visited the Pakistan, Singapore, and Israel Pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai, and emphasized the vital role of the global event as an ideal platform to promote communication and dialogue among nations to build a more sustainable future for all.

He further noted that this international event serves as a platform for forging productive alliances with nations in order to foster cooperation in a variety of developmental areas, particularly in the economic, trade and investment fields.

H.E. Al Zeyoudi said: “Expo 2020 Dubai offers a unique opportunity to showcase the UAE's inspiring story of economic diversity and growth to the world. It also highlights the country’s efforts to create a flexible and sustainable knowledge economy that is future-oriented, emphasizes technology, innovation and digital transformation, and introduces its unique flexible business environment to global investors. These efforts fall in line with the Principles of the 50 and the UAE Centennial 2071 goals. Even after the Expo, we will continue to exert these efforts to strengthen the UAE's position by forging global alliances and building on its legacy.”

The Minister visited the Israel Pavilion located in the Al Forsan area, under the theme “Connecting Minds - Creating the Future”. Here, he learned more about the achievements made by Israel in recent years in partnership with its foreign partners, particularly in the areas of future economy. The Israeli pavilion's audio-visually spectacular performances follow the theme "let's connect,” giving viewers the chance to experience traveling from Dubai to Israel through virtual and augmented reality technologies.

The UAE-Israeli relations have significantly improved since the signing of the Abraham Accords. As a result, both nations were able to encourage investment cooperation and form bilateral partnerships, particularly in the fields of real estate, petrochemicals, SMEs, renewable energy, healthcare, ICT, and food security.

Furthermore, H.E. Al Zeyoudi visited the Pakistani Pavilion themed “Hidden Treasure,” located in the Sustainability District of the Expo. During his visit, H.E. was acquainted with Pakistan’s efforts in promoting international ambitions to combat climate challenges and supporting the transformation towards green economy through the adoption of an ambition strategy to plant 1 billion trees.

The Pakistani Pavilion provides visitors with more information about the country's ethnic and cultural diversity as well as its status as the birthplace of the oldest civilization in the world. Apart from highlighting Pakistan's distinctive handicrafts, the pavilion also offers the chance to take in the country’s stunning natural beauty.

The UAE-Pakistan relations are known for their diversity, which includes partnerships in the fields of trade, investment, agriculture, food security, ICT, renewable energy, real estate, SMEs, manufacturing of car equipment, and financial activities, thus supporting the developmental agendas of both sides.

The Minister later visited the Singapore Pavilion designed under the theme 'Nature, Nurture and Future' and located in the Sustainability District. He looked into the country’s initiatives aimed at fostering technological advancement and the shift to a more sustainable economy. H.E. was briefed on Singapore's inspiring record in addressing urban development issues and reducing urban pollution. Singapore pavilion allows its visitors the chance to enjoy a 3D experience of lush green sceneries in the country. The pavilion further introduces its visitors to the rich heritage of the country and its historical and cultural development.

The UAE and Singapore have partnered in the economic fields of renewable energy, software, technology, logistics, manufacturing, financial activities, real estate, and energy. This collaboration is seen to help fulfill the goals of both countries in driving the transformation towards a more flexible and sustainable economy.