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PRESS RELEASE

Foreign Minister Oskanian’s meetings in United Arab Emirates

On October 19, in the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the Taste of
Armenia Cultural Week, Minister Oskanian met with Crown Prince Sheikh Saud
Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, of Ras Al Khaimah Emirate and signed the Join
Declaration on Coopeation between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and Armenia,
citing specifically the need to advance the cooperation in energy, mining
industry, transport and telecommunications, as well as in the tourism
spheres.

The Minister and the Crown Prince discussed cooperation in economic spheres
and discussed some regional issues. The Minister also met with Dr. Khater
Massad, principal advisor to the Crown Prince, and head of RAKEEN
Development and Al Hamra Real Estate, principal sponsor of the Armenia Week.

The previous day, in Abu Dhabi, Minister Oskanian was received by Dr Anwar
Gargash, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs of the UAE.
They held an extensive discussion on regional matters of economic and
political interest, as well as the sectors of possible cooperation between
the United Arab Emirates and Armenia.