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Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:50
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UAE, Sweden review measures to contain global financial crisis
Stockholm, February 5, 2009 (WAM) - Mechanism of boosting trade and economic relations between the UAE and Sweden were the focus of discussions between visiting UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi and her host Swedish Minister for Local Government and Financial Markets HE Mats Odell.
The two ministers reviewed international efforts to handle consequences of the global financial crisis where they stressed the vital need of cooperation by all countries.
Sheikha Lubna briefed the Swedish minister about economic situation in the UAE and its tireless efforts to achieve sustainable development and conserve the environment.
Salah Al Shamsi, Chairman of the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, gave a presentation on measures taken by the UAE to respond to potential falls out of the international financial crisis.
The Swedish minister said his country was eager to further consolidate its relations with the UAE.
Later, Sheikha Lubna and her accompanying delegation visited the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm which provides financial services to 3900 companies in 50 countries.
The two ministers reviewed international efforts to handle consequences of the global financial crisis where they stressed the vital need of cooperation by all countries.
Sheikha Lubna briefed the Swedish minister about economic situation in the UAE and its tireless efforts to achieve sustainable development and conserve the environment.
Salah Al Shamsi, Chairman of the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, gave a presentation on measures taken by the UAE to respond to potential falls out of the international financial crisis.
The Swedish minister said his country was eager to further consolidate its relations with the UAE.
Later, Sheikha Lubna and her accompanying delegation visited the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm which provides financial services to 3900 companies in 50 countries.