His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has stressed the need to build an integrated global economic system to overcome challenges faced around the globe.
Addressing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Gyeongju, Sheikh Khaled said the UAE backs a system that is rooted in multilateralism and openness to regional and international markets, to create new avenues for collaboration, ensure stability and safeguard shared economic interests.
He highlighted the call for stronger international cooperation to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth by transforming competitive advantages into bridges for new partnerships across key sectors.
In his address, Sheikh Khaled reiterated the UAE’s commitment to working together to drive sustainable development and shared prosperity for all.
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince was leading the UAE delegation on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The APEC forum serves as a vital platform for strategic dialogue to expand economic partnerships by scaling trade and supporting joint investments in priority areas such as advanced technologies, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, precision industries, healthcare and other key sectors.
The UAE participated as a guest of honour in the APEC forum at the invitation of the South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
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