site.btaDeputy PM Nikolova Stresses Importance of UAE as Bulgaria's Trading Partner

February 16 (BTA) - Meeting with UAE Economy Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori in Dubai on Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Demographic Policy Mariyana Nikolova said the UAE is an important and promising trading partner to Bulgaria among the Persian Gulf states.

The sides agreed that the Mixed Economic Commission would hold its first session before Expo 2020 Dubai, which opens on October 20, the Government Information Service said.

Regarding support for small and medium-sized business through stronger cooperation in all economic areas, Al Mansoori suggested that the two countries sign a memorandum of cooperation focusing on SMEs. The potential for cooperation in innovation and aviation received special attention at the meeting. It was attended by Boyko Takov, head of the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.

Later in the day, Nikolova attended the opening of the 25th edition of the Gulfood trade exhibition. Twenty-one Bulgarian companies are showcasing their products at the national stand. RI/DD
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