Mohammed bin Rashid Meets Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Finland's Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo, at Za’abeel Palace to discuss avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
The meeting, attended by prominent UAE officials including Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, highlighted the longstanding ties between the UAE and Finland, marking five decades of diplomatic relations.
Strengthening Strategic Partnerships
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed expressed the UAE’s commitment to enhancing its partnership with Finland, focusing on sectors such as:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Circular Economy
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Renewable Energy
- Space and Telecommunications
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of providing incentives and support to private sectors in both nations to unlock new opportunities and expand the scope of collaboration. He reaffirmed the UAE’s support for Finnish businesses operating in the region and encouraged more Finnish companies to establish a presence in the UAE.
Finland’s Perspective
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo praised the UAE’s development journey and its contributions to regional and international humanitarian and developmental initiatives. He reiterated Finland’s interest in expanding cooperation with the UAE, its leading trading partner in the Gulf region.
The Finnish Prime Minister highlighted the UAE’s appeal to investors, citing its advanced infrastructure, attractive economic incentives, and robust legislative frameworks.
Shared Vision
Both leaders discussed regional and global developments, focusing on collaborative efforts to promote peace and stability. They also reviewed the UAE’s role as a regional hub for sectors like tourism, trade, financial services, and logistics.
High-Level Attendees
The meeting was attended by key UAE officials, including:
- Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs
- Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
- Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy
- Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of The Dubai Ruler's Court
- Amna Mahmoud Fikri, UAE Ambassador to Finland
This meeting signifies the shared aspirations of the UAE and Finland to foster innovation-driven development and strengthen their economic and strategic partnership.
