Chilean President José Antonio Kast received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and an accompanying delegation at the Presidential Palace in Santiago. The meeting took place in the presence of Mohammed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile. At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to President Kast the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
President Kast welcomed the UAE delegation and conveyed his greetings to the UAE leadership, along with his wishes for its continued progress and prosperity. He expressed his country’s appreciation for the strong bilateral relationship and his aspiration to strengthen and develop it across areas of common interest, particularly trade and investment. President Kast praised the UAE’s role in promoting global peace, tolerance and coexistence, stressing that its approach to dialogue, partnership-building and international cooperation has made it a global model for supporting security and stability. He also commended the UAE’s efforts to build bridges between peoples and support initiatives aimed at advancing peace and sustainable development.
Expanding Economic Cooperation
The two sides discussed ways to deepen joint cooperation across sectors of common interest, reflecting the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Chile. Both sides stressed the importance of building on the momentum in trade and investment relations and their shared determination to broaden horizons in ways that serve the common interests of both countries. As part of ‘UAE Trade Days’, Al Zeyoudi led a high-level Emirati delegation comprising government officials, business leaders and representatives of Emirati companies. The meetings focused on strengthening investment and trade cooperation and identifying opportunities across vital sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, technology, mining and infrastructure.
Engagements with Key Officials
Al Zeyoudi held a series of meetings with senior government officials, investors and private sector representatives. He met with Martín Arrau, Minister of Public Security; Ximena Rincón, Minister of Energy; and Patricio Torres Espinosa, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Discussions also involved Paula Estevez, Undersecretary for International Economic Relations; Alvaro González Gorroño, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Mines; and Rodrigo Yáñez, Vice President of the Confederation of Chilean Industries. The delegation further engaged with Ignacio Fernández, Director of the Brotcelli Authority, and Juan Pablo Candia, Director of the Chilean Investment Promotion Authority.
The visit also featured a roundtable bringing together investors and business leaders from the UAE and Chile. They explored trade and investment opportunities in priority sectors on both sides, as well as prospects for strengthening private sector partnerships. This engagement reflects the UAE’s commitment to empowering the private sector to drive joint economic development and create new opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the UAE Trade Days event?
The UAE Trade Days event aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UAE and Chile, focusing on deepening cooperation across sectors of common interest, as highlighted in the meeting between Al Zeyoudi and President Kast.
Who led the high-level Emirati delegation to Chile?
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, led the high-level Emirati delegation to Chile during the UAE Trade Days event.
What sectors were discussed during the meeting between Al Zeyoudi and President Kast?
The meeting focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation and identifying opportunities across vital sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, technology, mining and infrastructure.
What is the UAE's role in promoting global peace, tolerance, and coexistence?
The UAE has been praised for its role in promoting global peace, tolerance and coexistence, with President Kast commending the UAE's approach to dialogue, partnership-building and international cooperation as a global model for supporting security and stability.
What is the significance of the meeting between Al Zeyoudi and President Kast?
The meeting aimed to strengthen and develop the bilateral relationship between the UAE and Chile, particularly in areas of common interest such as trade and investment, and resulted in a shared determination to broaden horizons in trade and investment relations.
