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Punjab and UAE explore bilateral Trade opportunities

Chandigarh, Mar 13 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral trade, investment and cultural exchange between his state and the UAE with the Middle East nation's Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali on Thursday.
During the meeting, Mann showcased Punjab as a land of opportunities, highlighting its strong agricultural base, industrial potential and rapidly growing business ecosystem. He emphasised that Punjab and the UAE share a natural synergy in trade and commerce, which can be leveraged for mutual benefit.
Mann pointed out Punjab’s strength in food production, dairy, and agri-processing, asserting that the state can play a pivotal role in meeting UAE’s food security needs. He also underlined the potential for collaboration in IT, logistics, healthcare, and education, which can create new economic opportunities for both regions.
To give structured direction to future collaborations, it was proposed to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) that will assess and explore potential areas of mutual interest and formulate strategies for enhancing trade and investments.
A key issue raised during the discussion was the need for direct air connectivity between Punjab and UAE cities. The UAE Ambassador emphasised the importance of additional direct flights from Amritsar and Chandigarh (Mohali) airports to UAE to facilitate trade, investment, and tourism.
Responding to this, Mann assured that he will take up the matter with the Union Civil Aviation Minister
in the coming days, seeking approval for direct flight through UAE-based airlines. He stressed that enhanced connectivity will boost trade, tourism, and ease of travel for thousands of NRIs, businesspersons, and professionals from Punjab. UNI GS SSP
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