Date: 29 Jun, 2025
Location: Dubai - UAE
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance international cooperation and expand strategic partnerships, H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID), received H.E. Aliaksei Zhaldybin, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Dubai. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Ayman El Henawy, Director of Communication and International Relations at AAAID’s head office.
At the outset of the meeting, H.E. Dr. Al Zaabi presented an overview of AAAID’s mission and strategic objectives, highlighting its areas of operation, investment portfolio across Arab countries, and its pivotal role in supporting Arab food security through financing sustainable development projects and forging strategic partnerships in agriculture and agri-food industries.
Dr. Al Zaabi emphasized AAAID’s commitment to broadening avenues of cooperation with friendly nations and leveraging international expertise to develop advanced agricultural systems. He noted that the promising agricultural potential of Arab countries provides a robust foundation for launching pioneering joint ventures with the Republic of Belarus, fostering mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships.
For his part, H.E. Consul General of Belarus Aliaksei expressed his country’s keen interest in deepening collaboration with AAAID, in a move that reflects the dynamic commitment of both sides to advancing sustainable development. He affirmed Belarus’ readiness to share its extensive experience in the vital agricultural sector, underscoring the importance of harnessing joint capabilities and expertise to build impactful partnerships in Food Security, Agri tech, and Smart Agriculture.
Both parties agreed on the importance of exchanging knowledge and best practices in the development of agricultural and food industries. They stressed the need to capitalize on the current momentum to enhance cooperation between AAAID and institutions and business sectors in Belarus paving the way for promising investment opportunities aligned with both sides’ future aspirations.
