PRESIDENT CONFERS WITH ARMENIAN PRESIDENT
Emirates News Agency
December 12, 2007 Wednesday 2:53 PM EST
President confers with Armenian President WAM WAM Abu Dhabi, Dec. 12th,
2007(WAM):President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held talks
here today with Robert Kocherian, President of the Republic Armenia,
who is on a state visit to UAE leading a high-level delegation. General
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces was present at the
talks held at Al Mushrif Palace.
At the outset, Sheikh Khalifa welcomed the Armenian President and the
accompanying delegation and wished them success in their visit which,
he hoped, will pave the way for enhancing bilateral relations between
the two countries in various avenues.
During the talks, they reviewed the standing cooperation between
UAE and Armenia and explored ways for expanding its horizons serving
the interests of both countries in various fields, especially in the
fields of economy, investment and tourism.
Sheikh Khalifa and Kocherian also exchanged views on a number of
regional and international issues of mutual concern.
On his side, the Armenian President expressed his happiness over
the opportunity to visit UAE and meet Sheikh Khalifa and stressed
the keenness of Armenia in enhancing the relations between the two
countries especially in the avenues of economy and investment.
Kocherian said that the progress UAE has achieved has made it one
among the best countries of the developing world, thanks to the
prudent leadership of President Sheikh Khalifa.
Kocherian also expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and
hospitality he and the accompanying delegation has found, adding that
his visit comes as part of the efforts of the leadership of both the
countries to build bridges of cooperation and joint coordination,
benefiting the common interests of UAE and Armenia.
Sheikh Khalifa held a lunch banquet in honour of the Armenian President
and the accompanying delegation.
The talks and the banquet were attended by FNC Speaker Abdul Aziz
Abdullah Al Ghurair, Ruler’s representative to the Eastern Region
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior Lt. General
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian and Charitable works Sheikh
Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs Sheikh
Mansur bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a number of Sheikhs, Ministers and senior
military and civilian officials in the country.
UAE’s non-resident Ambassador to Armenia Khalifa Shaheen Al Marri and
Armenian Ambassador to UAE Vahagn Melikian also attended the talks
and the banquet.