(27 April 2024)
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Rodrigo Chavez Robles, President of the Republic of Costa Rica, discussed opportunities to develop cooperation in a phone call. The two sides addressed opportunities in the economic, trade, investment, and other priority areas that support the vision of both countries and their aspirations for sustainable development and prosperity as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that the UAE and Costa Rica signed in April.
The two sides reviewed the potential for cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental conservation, in addition to promoting innovation and green technology, especially in agriculture, thereby supporting food security and economic diversification to achieve a more sustainable future for the peoples of both countries. This reflects the commitment of the UAE and Costa Rica to developing future-proof economies.
The two sides also reviewed several topics of common interest, stressing their shared keenness to achieve the objectives of the CEPA, which will open new horizons for cooperation and constructive partnerships, create investment opportunities that support both countries’ developmental priorities, and enhance sustainable economic growth that benefits all.