David Burt has discussed Bermuda’s plans to deepen international relationships during the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

A government spokeswoman said the Premier and Minister of Finance addressed the topic during a fireside chat, “How do nations choose partners in a multipolar system?”.

She explained: “He highlighted that for Bermuda, diversification is a strategic priority, noting efforts to deepen engagement within Caricom while expanding partnerships across Africa and the Middle East.

“The Premier emphasised that trust, shared values and high regulatory standards are the foundation of durable partnerships, and that diversification of economic relationships reduces vulnerability to external policy shifts and economic shocks, particularly for small and globally connected economies.”

Mr Burt also joined representatives from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Monetary Fund during a roundtable about how artificial intelligence has influenced productive sectors and how governments can address its impact.

The spokeswoman said: “Mr Burt also participated in the ‘Future of Investment’ roundtable, which focused on intelligent capital, including the use of data, AI and advanced analytics, to transform investment decision-making, risk management and market access.

“In his contributions, the Premier positioned Bermuda as a global testing ground for responsible financial innovation, drawing on its role as the world’s leading risk jurisdiction.”

Mr Burt and Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, also met Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the United Arab Emirates Minister of Economy and Tourism, to discuss investment, economic co-operation and innovation.

The spokeswoman added: “Through his engagements at the World Governments Summit, Premier Burt reaffirmed Bermuda’s role as a forward-looking, globally connected jurisdiction, committed to innovation, high regulatory standards and building resilient international partnerships.”