ARMENIAN LEADER HAILS UAE’S GAINS
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Dec 13 2007
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
on Wednesday held talks with Armenian President Robert Kocharian,
who is currently on a state visit to the UAE.
Shaikh Khalifa welcomed the Armenian President and wished him a
successful visit that would contribute to developing bilateral ties
between the two nations.
They reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation between the
two countries, and ways to enhance them, especially in economic,
investment and tourism sectors.
The two leaders also exchanged views on a number of regional and
international issues of mutual interest, in the presence of General
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy
Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Wise leadership
Expressing his delight at visiting the UAE and meeting Shaikh Khalifa,
the Armenian leader indicated the great achievements made under the
UAE’s wise leadership, and placed it among the most advanced countries.
Kocharian expressed his deep gratitude and thanks to Shaikh Khalifa
for the warm welcome and hospitality he receives in the country.
He pointed out his visit came within the framework of both leaderships’
keenness to extend bridges of joint cooperation and coordination
between their nations in the best interest of their people.
Shaikh Khalifa hosted a lunch banquet in honour of the Armenian
President and his accompanying delegation.