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Statement after Singapore leaders' meeting
A joint statement was issued between the United Arab Emirates and Singapore following a meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Abu Dhabi. In the statement, both sides emphasized the strengthening of comprehensive partnership and the expansion of cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, energy, technology, and artificial intelligence. The two parties agreed to hold a meeting of the joint committee to monitor progress and identify new fields for collaboration, including energy, cybersecurity, space, and nuclear technology. The statement noted an increase in trade exchange, reaching $6.5 billion in 2025, with expectations of further growth, and expressed intentions to expand economic ties and anticipate an increase in investment flows. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in energy security and innovation. Both sides praised the importance of collaboration between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well as cooperation in water security and food security, with plans to organize an international water conference in Abu Dhabi in December 2026. Additionally, the parties reaffirmed the importance of respecting international sovereignty and resolving conflicts diplomatically, with a call for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore to visit Singapore. This step reflects a desire to strengthen relations between the two countries.
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