Abu Dhabi, February 6, 2017: The Ministry of Economy will lead a trade delegation to the UAE-Moldovan Business Forum taking place from February 8 to 9, 2017 at the Moldovan capital of Chisinau.

The UAE delegation will be headed by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, who will meet with the Prime Minister of Moldova and other high-ranking officials of the Moldovan Government to discuss the future of bilateral economic and trade relations and review prominent areas for stimulating economic and trade cooperation. The UAE delegation will include Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Shehhi, Undersecretary for Economic Affairs; H.E. Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Affairs; and several senior officials of the federal and local government along with representatives from the private sector.

H.E. Eng. Al Mansoori said that under its policy of openness, the UAE seeks to enhance economic and trade relations with various countries and establish mutually beneficial partnerships.

The Minister added that the upcoming business forum forms part of ongoing efforts to establish more active economic and trade relations with the public and private sectors by sharing and discussing opportunities and challenges. He also noted the importance of exchanging information and holding dialogues on key sectors targeted for development as well as opportunities for establishing partnerships that serve the respective development goals of both parties.
H.E. emphasized the desire to explore investment opportunities available in the Moldovan markets, specifically in the areas of agriculture and food, energy, and tourism, arising from Moldova’s rich natural resources, fertile agricultural environment, and skilled workforce. He said that all fall under the priority economic sectors within the UAE’s development vision and will pave the way for more Emirati investments in Moldova.

The UAE delegation will comprise Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq; Mohammed Obaid bin Majed, Director of the Fujairah Department of Industry and Economy; Essa Al Ghurair Board Member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Mohammed Nasser Hamdan Al Zaabi, Director of the Trade Promotion and Investment Department in Ministry of Economy. Representatives from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ajman Free Zone, the Roads and Transport Authority and Mubadala along with a number of investors, entrepreneurs, business owners and small- and medium-sized enterprises will accompany the group as well.