Minister of Economy heads U.A.E. delegation to ninth Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia

BLED – SLOVENIA: The U.A.E. Ministry of Economy marked a high level participation at the two day ninth Bled Strategic Forum that concluded yesterday in Slovenia. Led by Sultan Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, the U.A.E. delegation comprised leading trade representatives from the private and public sector. Bled Strategic Forum is a project of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia. Organised jointly by the Slovenia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for European Perspective, the forum has grown into a successful platform for high-level strategic debate on topical issues facing the international community. The latest edition of the event, themed "The Power of Trust", gathered high profile figures representing countries and international organisations, in addition to specialists and academia. Sultan Al Mansouri said, "The U.A.E. government is always keen to connect with world leaders, decision makers and experts to benefit from international expertise and knowledge in developing our country and nation. "Our participation at the ninth Bled Strategic Forum comes as part of this priority. The U.A.E.’s engagement at the forum includes a series of key sessions that discuss medium and long term economic challenges and solutions. The digital economy and research and development policies are our primary focus areas." On the sidelines of the forum, Mr. Al Mansouri met with Karl Erjavec, Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to discuss collaboration opportunities through investments in vital sectors such as aviation, telecommunication, ports and tourism. Al Mansouri invited the Slovenian minister to attend the Annual Investment Meeting 2015 in the U.A.E., along with an investment delegation. The 2014 edition of the Bled Strategic Forum included sessions on the Philosophy of Leadership, Potential of Trust, Digital Economy, Demographic Change and Contemporary Threats and Global Challenges. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395269149998.html