FOREIGN MINISTER OF ARMENIA EDWARD NALBANDIAN MEETS SHEIKHA LUBNA BINT KHALID AL QASIMI, MINISTER OF FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UAE

Armenian Foreign Ministry
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March 6 2009
Armenia

On March 5, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received
Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade of
the United Arab Emirates.

In his welcoming remarks Minister Nalbandian mentioned that Armenia
attaches importance to the further development of comprehensive
cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and expressed hope that the
visit of Foreign Trade Minister to Armenia will give a new stimulus
to the further development and deepening of economic relations between
Armenia and the United Arab Emirates.

Edward Nalbandian underlined that Armenia is interested in expansion
of political and economic partnership with the UAE and underlined
the existence of broad legal field between the two countries as an
important factor for the development of mutually beneficial ties.

Armenian Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction on dynamic growth of
trade turnover between Armenia and the UAE and said that the Armenian
side is ready to discuss the opportunities for implementation of
large-scale investment projects.

Edward Nalbandian asked to deliver his warm regards and best wishes
to the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Zayed al Nahyan.