(C) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. started a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 26, 2024, marking the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. To review the growing bilateral ties and look at new opportunities for cooperation between the two nations, President Marcos met His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahaney, the President of the United Arab Emirates. This historic summit defines a turning point in the relationship between the Philippines and the UAE since it commemorates five decades of similar interests and cooperation between them.
Over the past five decades, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have grown close based on mutual trust and shared interests. Driven mostly by person-to—person encounters, economic collaboration, and cultural interactions, the two nations have become close. The cooperation now reaches to unheard-of levels and crosses traditional sectors, therefore helping not just the governments but also the people of both countries.
The partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines shows the development of diplomatic relations between both nations. Both presidents underlined their delight with the excellent trajectory of bilateral cooperation, appreciating the dynamic and evolving character of their ties. The meeting between President Marcos and President Al Nahyan shows the determination of both countries to strengthen their relationship and maintain on building on the solid base of past achievements.
Declaring the signing of many significant agreements targeted at enhancing cooperation among different fields, including culture, energy, law, and technology, the two presidents were pleased. These agreements underline the commitment of both nations to strengthen current ties and open new avenues of collaboration in spheres of growth. Among the salient features were:
The two countries also notably advanced investment relations with the UAE’s Ministry of Investment and the Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Fund agreeing to look at joint ventures and investment opportunities.
Looking forward, both presidents pointed out the various opportunities to boost bilateral cooperation even more. Discussed were several crucial areas, including:
Both President Al Nahyan and President Marcos expressed happiness at the noteworthy improvement in the application of their present treaties in the two nations. Their exchanges underscored the need of maintaining links in the spheres of human trafficking prevention, sports, consular services, climate action, agriculture, and more general economic cooperation, stronger still.
Underlining particularly the significance of focusing on areas of cooperation including green technology, digital infrastructure, and innovation promotion, the two leaders stressed This is apparent in ongoing efforts to upgrade digital infrastructure using joint projects involving data centers and technological infrastructure.
Among the interesting outcomes of the visit were changes in the two nations’ negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Especially in trade, investment, and sustainable development, this agreement can provide both countries new economic benefits. Both leaders agreed on the need of finishing the CEPA at the earliest possibility, thereby improving the economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines.
President Marcos sincerely thanked President Al Nahyan on behalf of the Filipino people for the consistent humanitarian aid the UAE gives to the Philippines, particularly in regard to significant tragedies and natural calamities including the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippines also commended the UAE for its hospitality and for supporting the sizable Filipino population living and working in the country. The leaders underlined their commitment to the welfare of the Filipino people and committed to keep motivating positive relations among their people.
The visit underscored the continuous strength of the connection between the Philippines-UAE as well as the mutual will of both countries to promote development and cooperation in the future years. The two leaders vowed to maintain working in many different spheres to improve the standard of living for their people and support the stability and growth of the surroundings.
As the UAE honors these historic 50 years of diplomatic ties, the two nations enthusiastically expect a bright future full of fresh opportunities for development, cooperation, and friendship. Given both sides committed to cooperative efforts, Philippines-UAE relations look to be going toward ever betterment.
Another significant step toward better ties between the Philippines and the UAE is the historical working visit of President Marcos. It also paves the stage for even more intimate cooperation as both nations strive to provide their people a more wealthy, safe, and sustainable future.
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