Dubai, UAE – May 13, 2025 — In a compelling fireside chat at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, H.E. Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance for Luxembourg, delivered a resonant message on the indispensable role of global economic collaboration, cross-border investment, and financial diplomacy in creating a sustainable and resilient global financial landscape.
Speaking to an audience of international policymakers, innovators, and investors, H.E. Roth emphasized that in today’s interconnected economy, no nation can thrive in isolation. His dialogue provided deep insights into how nations must work together—economically and diplomatically—to not only adapt to rapid financial innovation but also to ensure inclusive, long-term prosperity.
“In a world facing mounting economic complexities and technological disruption, financial diplomacy is not optional—it’s essential,” Roth stated. “Cross-border investment and global cooperation are the keys to unlocking the sustainable growth our economies need.”
Key Themes from the Fireside Chat
- Global Economic Collaboration
Roth underscored the value of economic alliances, particularly between financial hubs like Luxembourg and Dubai, to drive progress in areas such as FinTech regulation, green finance, and digital asset integration. - Cross-Border Investment as a Catalyst
Highlighting Luxembourg’s legacy as a leading global investment hub, Roth advocated for enhanced capital flows between regions as a means of empowering innovation ecosystems, especially in emerging markets. - Financial Diplomacy in a Fragmented World
Roth addressed how proactive diplomacy and multilateral engagement can help harmonize financial standards, reduce regulatory friction, and foster trust in an increasingly digitized economic environment.
Dubai as a Strategic Financial Diplomatic Platform
The choice of Dubai as the platform for this conversation was symbolic and strategic. With its cosmopolitan outlook, regulatory leadership through DIFC, and growing FinTech ecosystem, Dubai is not only a regional powerhouse but a global partner in reshaping the financial future.
Roth’s address aligned with the summit’s broader emphasis on “Finance for Good”—a future-forward vision of finance that prioritizes sustainability, equity, and international collaboration.
Conclusion
H.E. Gilles Roth’s presence and powerful message at #DFS2025 served as a clear reminder that the path to global prosperity is paved through cooperation, not competition. His remarks echoed the summit’s mission: to build financial systems that transcend borders and generations.
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