The United Arab Emirates has joined the joint ministerial statement issued by several countries around the world regarding the continuity of supply chains during the emerging crisis of the Corona virus.
The statement - which came at the initiative of New Zealand - stipulates that the signatory nations pledge their commitment to ensure continuity and interconnection of supply chains during the "Covid 19" pandemic crisis and intensify work and coordination intensively to identify and address trade barriers that negatively affect the flow of necessary goods and goods.
In a letter to his counterpart, New Zealand Minister of Economy and Export Development David Parker, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri assured that the UAE government agreed to join and endorse the ministerial statement out of its belief that strengthening joint efforts on a regional and global scale to facilitate trade and the movement of goods through The borders would increase the ability of the state and its external partners to cope with the spread of the "Covid 19" pandemic while maintaining vital economic cooperation channels.
The signatory countries affirmed the joint ministerial statement that, out of their keenness to achieve their mutual interests, they will work to ensure that trade lines remain open, including air and sea freight operations, in order to facilitate the flow of goods, including basic needs.
She also stressed the importance of refraining from imposing controls that hinder smooth export or applying tariff or non-tariff barriers to trade, and working to remove any existing measures that cause restrictions on the supply of basic commodities, particularly medical, during the current stage.
The signatory states indicated that they will work with the various countries of the world that share the same trade perspective to ensure the continuity of trade without obstacles and the vital infrastructure of trade remains open to support the continuity, safety and interconnection of supply chains on a global scale.
Commenting on the statement, Al Mansouri stressed that the UAE has strengthened its dialogue with trade partners and sent clear messages about its commitment to supporting international trade and ensuring the continuity of the flow of goods and services between countries, as it is an artery to provide the needs of people in various regions of the world, and an engine for the return of economic recovery.
He added: "The UAE has always proven its prominent and vital position on the global trade map. We will continue our efforts to ensure the flow of necessary supplies and the integrity of supply chains, as we will support the continuity of operating logistical networks, and the maintenance of air, land and sea shipping routes. There is no doubt that the state's accession to this joint ministerial statement Which includes countries from many continents of the world is consistent with our vision and leading policies to support the smooth flow of trade and its continued growth. "
It is noteworthy that the signatories of the statement to this day include alongside the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Laos, Myanmar and Uruguay.