Trade Association Holds 'Korea-UAE Hydrogen Cooperation Business Roundtable'

Chairman Gu Ja-yeol: "Hope Both Countries Cooperate to Lead the Future Global Hydrogen Industry"
President Moon, Minister Moon Seung-wook, and Hydrogen Industry Officials from Both Countries Attend

Koo Ja-yeol, Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hye-young] The Korea International Trade Association announced on the 16th that it held the 'Korea-UAE Hydrogen Cooperation Business Roundtable' in Dubai jointly with the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.

In his greeting, Trade Association Chairman Koo Ja-yeol said, "The whole world is preparing for a major transition to eco-friendly energy for carbon neutrality," adding, "The United Arab Emirates has abundant hydrogen resources, and Korea possesses comprehensive hydrogen industry technology. I hope the two countries can cooperate to lead the future development of the global hydrogen industry."

The event was attended by about 20 people, including President Moon Jae-in and Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Moon Seung-wook, who are touring three Middle Eastern countries, as well as representatives from hydrogen-related companies and institutions such as GS Energy, Korea National Oil Corporation, SK Gas, Hyundai Motor Company, Doosan Fuel Cell, and Samsung C&T.

From the UAE, about 10 government officials and businesspeople attended, including Abdullah Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the UAE Federation of Chambers of Commerce, officials from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Mubadala Sovereign Wealth Fund.

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