UAE participates EBRD annual meeting

The United Arab Emirates, represented by its United Arab Emirates — Ministry of Finance (United Arab Emirates) and led by Ali Abdullah Saleh, participated in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Riga, Latvia, from June 5-7, 2026. The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to global economic stability and sustainable development. Ali Abdullah Saleh delivered a keynote address on 'Advancing Economic Governance,' emphasizing enhanced international cooperation to secure market stability, strengthen supply chains, and bolster energy and food security. He stressed the importance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expanding support for countries affected by global economic challenges, advocating for leveraging financial instruments and technical expertise for renewable energy initiatives and diversifying energy sources. Discussions also covered food security, agricultural sustainability, and the critical role of digital infrastructure investments, including high-speed telecommunications, cloud computing, data centers, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The meeting's agenda included plenary sessions and roundtables on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's role in stabilizing conflict-affected economies, particularly the future roadmap for its activities in Ukraine.