Abu Dhabi:Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, recently held a meeting with Melvin Bouva, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation of the Republic of Suriname.

According to Wam, Al Kaabi conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Minister Bouva, along with wishes for further progress and prosperity for Suriname and its people. In response, Minister Bouva extended his greetings to H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and expressed his hopes for the continued development and prosperity of the UAE and its citizens.

During their discussions, the two ministers explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, energy transition, water security, digitisation, and investment. They also stressed the importance of strengthening people-to-people connections and cultural exchanges to foster greater understanding between the UAE and Suriname.

The topic of water security was a key focus, with discussions centering around potential collaboration opportunities ahead of the United Nations Water Conference scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from December 8th to 10th, co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal.

The meeting underscored the shared commitment of the UAE and Suriname to advancing political, economic, and cultural cooperation, contributing to mutual prosperity.