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Starmer Seeks Stronger Economic Bonds During Gulf Visit
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first Gulf visit begins on December 8, 2024; aims to strengthen economic and defense ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia; discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; focuses on GCC Free Trade Agreement to boost UK-Gulf trade by 16%, potentially adding £8.6 billion annually; Starmer addresses human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia; follows Qatar's Emir's recent visit for climate technology investments; Starmer's trip includes meeting with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides; critics question his focus on foreign relations over domestic issues.
#KeirStarmer #GulfVisit #Uae #SaudiArabia #Trade #HumanRights #Gcc #Infrastructure #ClimateChange #Diplomacy
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/starmer-seeks-stronger-economic-bonds-during-gulf-visit-80860
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first Gulf visit begins on December 8, 2024; aims to strengthen economic and defense ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia; discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman; focuses on GCC Free Trade Agreement to boost UK-Gulf trade by 16%, potentially adding £8.6 billion annually; Starmer addresses human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia; follows Qatar's Emir's recent visit for climate technology investments; Starmer's trip includes meeting with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides; critics question his focus on foreign relations over domestic issues.
#KeirStarmer #GulfVisit #Uae #SaudiArabia #Trade #HumanRights #Gcc #Infrastructure #ClimateChange #Diplomacy
https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/starmer-seeks-stronger-economic-bonds-during-gulf-visit-80860