Dubai, 12 April 2015: HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs received HE Andrew Robb, Australian Minister of Trade and Investment, at the Ministrys premises in Dubai today. The two parties discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the UAE and Australia during the meeting.

The parties reviewed the UAEs most notable achievements in terms of economic development and growth over the last period and its capacity to absorb a large amount of foreign investments. Key economic and trade indicators between the two countries were also discussed, as well as the latest developments in regards to negotiations on joint agreements.

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Press Release 2015