ArmInfo.President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, met in Abu Dhabi with Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to the press service of the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian noted that relations with the United Arab Emirates are very important for Armenia, and the republic is ready to develop them to the maximum extent. During the meeting, the parties discussed the whole range of relations between the countries. The interlocutors noted the importance of the work of the intergovernmental commission in the matter of stimulating trade and economic ties, which can become a favorable platform for studying the markets of Armenia and the UAE. Noting the existing potential of cooperation in the field of trade and economic relations, Armen Sarkissian called such areas as agriculture and ICT promising for mutually beneficial cooperation. The President of Armenia indicated that Armenia for the United Arab Emirates could become a bridge for access to the markets of the CIS and the EAEU.
Armen Sarkissian and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also spoke about the potential for increased cooperation in the fields of culture, science and education. To enhance cultural interaction, the parties noted the importance of implementing joint projects. Earlier it was reported that Armenian President Armen Sarkissian will make an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he will take part in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week forum. "Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week" is an authoritative global platform, in which well-known government, political, public figures, renowned experts, innovators, representatives of large organizations present their vision of building the future, discuss the main social, economic, technological trends that shape sustainable world development This year, one of the main themes of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will be the combination of digitalization and the latest technologies, opportunities and solutions they result in that play an important role in ensuring economic growth, sustainable development and prosperity. In different years, the Prince of Wales Charles, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander, former President of France Francois Hollande, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and others participated in the Forum .