A
2 only
B
1 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the UAE announced an additional $25 billion investment plan targeting strategic petroleum reserves and subsea energy pipelines. Statement 2 is incorrect because bilateral trade has reached $100 billion with a revised target of $200 billion by 2032, not achieved yet.
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