During a working visit to the United Arab Emirates, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko met with the UAE Minister of Investments, Executive Director of the ADQ Investment Fund, Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
Upon arrival for a working visit to the UAE the previous day, Alexander Lukashenko stated that he wished to discuss a number of issues in the relations between the two countries over several days and to meet with investors who operate in Belarus and invest in the country's economy.
According to the press service of the Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko has a series of meetings and negotiations scheduled in the UAE. During these, the main focus will be on the continuation and development of cooperation in trade and economic, investment, humanitarian, and other spheres of mutual interest.
ADQ Holding Company is a state-owned investment and development company based in Abu Dhabi. It was founded in 2018. As of 2023, the holding managed assets worth approximately $196 billion, making it the 10th largest sovereign wealth fund in the world. The holding's goals and objectives include supporting economic growth and diversification, investing in sustainable and innovative projects, and expanding the UAE's global presence in strategic sectors.
Key investment areas include: energy and utilities, food security and agriculture, transport and logistics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, financial services, industry, and mining.