Hamilton, Canada (ANTARA) \u2013 Canada and the United Arab Emirates\nsigned a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Tuesday\n(27 October) and launched a strategic partnership.<\/p>\n
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh\nKhaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Ottawa to attend the\nsigning ceremony, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime\nMinister of Canada.<\/p>\n
The visit was the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince\u2019s first to Canada, the\nstatement added.<\/p>\n
The meeting reflected the strong momentum built since Prime Minister\nCarney\u2019s visit to the UAE last November.<\/p>\n
It also underlined the importance of deepening the trusted\npartnership between Canada and the UAE and enhancing economic\ncooperation in an increasingly dangerous and divided world, the\nstatement said.<\/p>\n
The leaders also welcomed the launch of the Canada-UAE Strategic\nPartnership, which will establish a framework for deeper cooperation\nacross shared priorities, including trade and investment, energy,\ninnovation, defence and security, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n
To advance the partnership, Canada and the UAE signed several\nmemorandums of understanding to strengthen cooperation in key areas,\nincluding energy, defence, and diplomatic learning and development.<\/p>\n
The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global developments,\nincluding the situation in the Middle East and issues relating to\nmaritime security, peace and international security.<\/p>\n
They reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, regional stability,\nfreedom of navigation and effective multilateral cooperation, the\nstatement said. The two leaders also agreed to remain in close\ncontact.<\/p>\n
Source: Anadolu<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/canada-and-uae-agree-economic-partnership-and-strategic-partnership-1793166881", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }