ROMA (ITALPRESS) - "Il rapporto tra Italia ed Emirati Arabi Uniti è forte e dinamico, fondato su interessi comuni e sostenuto dalla visione e dall'impegno delle leadership, la Premier Giorgia Meloni e Sua Altezza lo Sceicco Mohammed bin Zayed. Nel corso degli anni, entrambi i Paesi hanno sviluppato solide partnership che spaziano dal commercio, agli investimenti, alla cultura, all'innovazione". Lo afferma Abdulla Ali AlSubousi, ambasciatore degli Emirati Arabi Uniti in Italia, intervistato da Claudio Brachino per Diplomacy Magazine, format tv dell'agenzia Italpress.
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00:00Con piacere che vi presentiamo il nostro ospite qui in studio a Roma, una figura diplomatica
00:08importante, l'ambasciatore degli Emirati Arabi Uniti qui a Roma. Buongiorno. Buongiorno.
00:14Buongiorno. Thank you for accepting our invitation. It's a pleasure to be with you here today.
00:20Allora, rappresento Abdullah Ali Sbusi. Correct? Correct. Ambasciatore come ho detto degli Emirati Arabi
00:30Uniti. Allora noi per una questione narrativa, lo dico al pubblico, io farò la domanda in italiano
00:35e il nostro ambasciatore ci risponderà in inglese che noi ovviamente tradurremo insomma con i sottotitoli
00:41così il pubblico può sentire your voice. Is it really? Allora, la prima domanda, first
00:50question. Considerando le visite reciproche dei leader degli Emirati Arabi Uniti e Italia,
00:56come vede l'evoluzione delle relazioni diplomatiche fra i nostri paesi e quali sono le aree chiare
01:02insomma che possono essere prioritarie e più importanti in questa partnership?
01:07That's a great question. Thank you so much for this opportunity. The relationship between
01:13the UAE and Italia is strong and dynamic, built on shared interests and underbinded by the vision
01:24of and commitment of our leadership, Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
01:32Over the years, both countries have developed robust partnerships spanning trade, investment, culture,
01:43people-to-people ties and innovation. We had many visits over the last years, the last one which
01:51is the state visit by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the President of the UAE, last February.
01:59And it has been a symbol of strength of the UAE-Italy relation. We signed over 40 MOUs and agreements.
02:09Hundreds of Italian and Emirati companies came together in the business forum on the sideline of the state visit.
02:19His Highness announced 40 MOUs of investment in Italy.
02:26Our bilateral trade continues to grow and we have witnessed significant cooperation in energy, infrastructure,
02:35advanced technology, all of which reinforce our shared commitment to progress, mutual prosperity.
02:45We, you see, Claudio, that UAE-Italy relations have witnessed significant growth across a wide range of sectors,
02:54with non-oil trade between the UAE and Italy steadily increasing, which demonstrates the strong commercial ties
03:08to sustain jobs, drive innovation, and fuel economic growth.
03:15This exchange underscores how deeply our economies are connected with Italian expertise in manufacturing,
03:25and design, and high-tech industries complementing the UAE position as a global hub for trade and investment.
03:39In recent years, the energy sector has emerged as a pivotal area of collaboration between the UAE and Italy,
03:48and notably in renewable energy, where both countries are working toward a more sustainable future.
03:56The UAE has conscientiously viewed climate action as an opportunity to deliver practical innovative solutions
04:06to a global challenge that impacts every country in a different way.
04:11In this regard, the UAE, by hosting the 28th session of COP28 in 2023, achieved exceptional success.
04:23culminating into the historic UAE consensus, an agreement by 198 parties to usher in a new era of climate change.
04:38We're talking about the establishment of the loss and damage fund, tripling investment, doubling efficiencies for a brighter future.
04:51Allora, già, come avete sentito, il nostro avasciatore ci ha delineato tutti i campi importanti delle relazioni fra i nostri paesi
04:58su temi che sono importanti, dalla manifattura all'energia, come sentite.
05:01Questa domanda, invece, è la poco più sulle relazioni.
05:04Su questo tema si chiama cooperazione rafforzata, no?
05:08E come i nostri paesi, Italia, Emirati, Arabi, Uniti, possono cooperare insieme,
05:13anche inserendosi dentro un piano importante per noi, che è il piano Mattei.
05:18Well, currently, technology innovations are areas of high interest,
05:23particularly in the fields such as artificial intelligence, fentec,
05:28and digital transformation.
05:31All these sectors prove to have a great potential.
05:35And I think Italian companies that are pioneering in sustainable technologies and green energy solutions
05:45can benefit from what the UAE can offer in terms of support for these investments.
05:54I think there is a broader the broader sense vision for diversified and low carbon economy.
06:05This proves to be very essential.
06:09There are also powerful tool of international cooperation.
06:14You know, we have many shared interests in this field.
06:18We, early in January, we signed an agreement, a trilateral agreement
06:22that's worth 1 billion euro with Italy, Albania, and the UAE.
06:29Agri-food and water also is very important, both domestically for us
06:37and within the framework of international cooperation.
06:42The importance also, it's important for African continent,
06:47where water and food scarcity are bottlenecks for growth and human security.
06:54So, in this regard, the UAE, early 2024, we launched the Mohammed bin Zayed water initiative,
07:04aiming to raise awareness on the severity of the global water challenge,
07:08particularly through enabling development of innovation
07:13and sustainable, more transformative initiatives for water securities.
07:20With regard to the part about the Matei plan, we consider it a strong and comprehensive platform
07:28that allows the UAE and Italy to explore mutual areas of cooperation
07:33and invest in the development of the local economies and communities,
07:39working together with local partners for the sake of the region as a whole.
07:45In this regard, we are working in tandem to create opportunities that empower African communities,
07:52while ensuring sustainable development.
07:55Additionally, the UAE and Italy have been at the forefront of the Rome process.
08:01As you know, Claudio, that it's a multilateral framework dedicated to sustainable development, security,
08:11and economic growth across Africa.
08:14The initiative underscores the commitment to fostering long-term economic cooperation
08:20among Italy and the UAE and the African countries, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure development,
08:29renewable energy and technology transfer.
08:32A questo proposito, continuando questo ragionamento, davvero vedete come la tipolomazia si lega alla geopolitica,
08:39considerando il peso crescente sulla scena globale del vostro paese,
08:43come in questo rapporto con l'Italia gli Emirati Arabi Uniti possono agire sulla scena globale del mondo,
08:50un mondo dove tutto viene riscritto molto rapidamente.
08:53Quindi, insomma, l'Italia è la partnership con gli Emirati Arabi Uniti, con un ruolo degli Emirati Arabi Uniti
09:00più forte sulla scena globale, come questo rapporto può dare dei frutti nuovi, disegnare scenari nuovi.
09:08As un'international hub for innovation, trade, and investment,
09:14and one of the world's fastest growing economies,
09:17the UAE envisions its global role,
09:23expanding in a variety of critical areas,
09:28with particular emphasis on strengthening partnerships with countries such as Italy.
09:35First, the UAE is solidifying its position
09:39as a central player in global markets
09:42and global economy.
09:45We are a magnet for capital,
09:49a hub for logistics
09:52and a vital link between East and West.
09:55This economic centrality
09:58gives us significant leverage
10:00and influence in sharing global economic trends.
10:06For instance,
10:07as part of a long term strategy
10:10to diversify its economic links
10:12and develop strong international instruments,
10:17the UAE has concluded 25 comprehensive economic partnership agreements,
10:25otherwise known as CIPAS,
10:28with strategic partners
10:30from around the world.
10:32And we just announced yesterday
10:35the start of negotiating one with the European Union.
10:38Sure, right.
10:39So these agreements enhance economic opportunities
10:42built around digital and traditional trade
10:45by ensuring faster, easier access to goods
10:50traded by sea, road and air,
10:54while unlocking the untapped potential
10:58for digital trade cross-border data flows
11:03and by blockchains.
11:06Secondly, the UAE strategic focus on key sectors crucial for today
11:12and tomorrow is the foundation of our growing strength.
11:16We are investing heavily
11:18in sustainable sustainability,
11:22renewable energy, digitalization
11:26and artificial intelligence.
11:28These forward-looking investments
11:30not only diversify our economy
11:34but also position us as a leader in innovation
11:38and an essential partner
11:40in addressing global challenges
11:43such as climate change
11:44and technological disruption.
11:48And the emphasis on future-proof industries
11:52enhancing our international standing
11:55makes us a sought-after collaborator.
11:58And finally, the UAE champions multilaterals
12:02and is actively expanding its network of partnerships.
12:07we believe collaborative solutions
12:11is the way to solving global issues
12:15and working with allies such as Italy
12:18to promote peace, stability and prosperity.
12:21The last question.
12:23The time is very important, very interesting.
12:29E torniamo sul focus però, l'ha accennato lei,
12:33poi le vuole fare una domanda specifica
12:35sullo sviluppo appunto delle tecnologie moderne
12:37e quindi dell'intelligenza artificiale
12:39di cui tutti parliamo.
12:41Quanto questo tema può essere importante
12:43nei rapporti proprio commerciali, economici,
12:46di sviluppo nei rapporti tra i nostri due paesi?
12:49That's a great question.
12:51I'm sorry, I've been giving you long answers
12:53but this question is dear and near to my heart
12:58because I was the first graduate
13:00of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Artificial Intelligence University.
13:08and in the same group that graduated,
13:12there were people from cybersecurity,
13:15from the municipality, from all walks of life.
13:19This is the approach that the UAE have,
13:22a holistic approach to employing
13:25or adapting to artificial intelligence.
13:28Looking ahead, we are confident that our relationship
13:32will continue to deepen on this matter,
13:34thus creating even more opportunities
13:37for collaboration and growth.
13:39I believe that the biggest current challenges
13:42in this are keeping pace with the speed
13:45and dynamism of all these changes.
13:48For example, you know, local and international laws
13:51and legislation in addition to that,
13:55it's key to invest in education, research
13:58and university strategies to keep up with the base of changes.
14:03Furthermore, engaging in international relations
14:07and agreements in this regard,
14:09enable companies, researchers and investors
14:12in this sector to be able to have a smooth,
14:15continuous, sustainable environment
14:18that does not stop due to administrative obstacles
14:24or bureaucratic procedures.
14:26Artificial intelligence is a tool capable
14:29of overcoming difficulties
14:31and putting them at the service of humanity
14:35in a smooth manner.
14:38And we should harness its potential.
14:42We'll see you next time.