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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has underlined the UAE's keenness to promote its partnerships with various African nations on the basis of mutual respect and advancing common interests.
Sheikh Mohammed made the statements as he met the Presidents of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mauritius at their respective pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed hailed the ongoing development efforts in African countries and various initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for people to benefit from projects related to natural resources.
Commending the massive infrastructure projects in African countries, he noted that the UAE strongly believes in promoting partnerships and knowledge sharing to enhance development efforts.
At the pavilion of Botswana, located in the Mobility District , Sheikh Mohammed and Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of Botswana, discussed the prospects of accelerating bilateral relations in the fields of investment and commerce. The two leaders also discussed the positive impact of Expo 2020 on the region.
At the pavilion of Zimbabwe, Sheikh Mohammed met with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and discussed developing bilateral relations. The Zimbabwe President said that his country sees the UAE as a gateway to access markets in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
The meeting also discussed ways to boost trade and enable the private sectors of both countries to explore new investment opportunities, building on the strong economic ties between the two nations. The UAE is Zimbabwe’s second largest commercial partner. The two leaders also discussed cooperation to explore new investment opportunities in the areas of agriculture, mining, energy and the pharmaceutical industry, key sectors Zimbabwe is seeking to promote.
Sheikh Mohammed and Mnangagwa also toured the Zimbabwe pavilion, where they were briefed on the country’s culture, people, heritage and land, as well as its vision of embracing technology to create a better life for its people.
At the pavilion of Mauritius, Sheikh Mohammed and President Prithvirajsing Roopun discussed ways to boost bilateral cooperation, as well as explore new avenues to strengthen cooperation in various fields to serve the objectives of both nations in various sectors, especially tourism.
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Sheikh Mohammed and Prithvirajsing also toured the pavilion of Mauritius, which highlights the island’s pristine natural beauty, its unique biodiversity, rich culture and heritage, as well as exciting business and investment opportunities.
During his tour of Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed also met with Evan Spiegel, Co-Founder and CEO of Snap Inc, the leading US-based social media company that owns the popular messaging app Snapchat.
Sheikh Mohammed also visited the pavilions of Rwanda and Kenya during his visit to Expo 2020 Dubai. At the Rwandan pavilion, organised under the theme ‘Remarkable Rwanda’, in the Opportunity District of Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on Rwanda’s history and its remarkable journey of development over the last 27 years as well as the country’s Vision 2050.
The pavilion features traditional cultural entertainment and dance, virtual reality tours, an experience of the country’s latest innovations and an opportunity to taste Rwanda’s best coffee and tea.
At the Kenyan pavilion themed ‘Feel the Energy’, located within the Opportunity District, Sheikh Mohammed learned about Kenya's agricultural, economic and innovation potential, as well as its various key sectors and the hospitality and creativity of the Kenyan people.
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