On the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Nawal Al Hanaee, Director of Future Energy Department at MoEI, and Christian Nieves Lauz, National Energy Director of the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mining of Uruguay, signed the memorandum, which stipulates that both parties share knowledge and expertise, hold high-level discussion meetings, and organize workshops in energy-related fields.
Al Hanaee praised the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, which have witnessed significant progress in recent years, thanks to the wise leadership of both countries, mutual trust, respect, and shared interests. She emphasized that such partnerships contribute to shaping the transition towards clean and renewable energy. Additionally, the new memorandum will help open wide horizons for growth and development within the efforts of both countries to diversify their energy mix and rely on clean energy.
She said: “The new memorandum reflects our shared commitment to developing strategic partnerships that contribute to the progress of our peoples. It will establish a framework for collaboration to support key sectors, such as clean energy and climate action. Under its wise leadership, the UAE places productive international partnerships at the top of its priorities.”