According to Amac News: The seminar brought together senior government officials and business leaders from both countries to explore new trade and investment opportunities.
Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Economic Development Authority (ADDED) and Chairman of the Emirates Chambers, attended the seminar, along with a high-ranking Argentine delegation led by Gerardo Vertin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina.
The event was held on the sidelines of an official visit by the Argentine Foreign Minister and focused on Argentina’s new investment framework, the Regime for Incentives for Large Investments (RIGI), and its benefits for international investors.
At the ceremony, Al Zeyoudi stressed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Argentina and creating new investment opportunities, saying that Argentina is an important economic partner for the UAE.
Al Zeyoudi stressed the expansion of the UAE’s global trade relations through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which makes the country an attractive gateway for South American companies seeking access to high-growth markets in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Meanwhile, Vertin stressed the importance of strengthening economic and trade cooperation with the UAE, saying that the launch of the Regime for Incentives for Large Investments (RIGI) is a key step towards creating a more competitive and investor-friendly environment.
The RIGI program, which provides the global investment community with access to projects in key sectors of the Argentine economy, is designed to attract large international investments and offers significant incentives in key sectors, including mining and energy, infrastructure and tourism, technology and advanced industries, and manufacturing.
The program provides regulatory stability, tax incentives and long-term predictability for foreign investors, ensuring that businesses operating in Argentina can expand with confidence and access high-growth opportunities.
The UAE-Argentina seminar concluded with both countries committing to continue strengthening economic cooperation, exploring joint investment projects, trade partnerships and new areas of cooperation in the years to come.
The UAE also continues to explore closer ties with South American countries, including Argentina, through direct dialogue with Mercosur, the South American trading bloc, to improve market access and trade flows across the region.