His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, has explored ways to enhance cooperation in the maritime shipping and logistics sectors during talks with Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of France’s CMA CGM Group.
The meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi explored opportunities to expand partnerships in sustainability, innovation, and the adoption of smart solutions across global supply chains.
The two sides also emphasised the importance of developing advanced port infrastructure and strengthening its capacity to meet the growing global demand in trade and transport.
The CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics services, national news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mansour highlighted that such partnerships are key in advancing the UAE’s comprehensive and sustainable economic development, supporting efforts to diversify the national economy, and reinforcing Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s position as a leading regional and global hub for trade and logistics.
He also underscored the UAE’s commitment to attracting international investment in critical infrastructure, shipping, and maritime transport, in line with its strategy to boost competitiveness and achieve sustainable economic growth across key sectors.
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