Today, President Armen Sarkissian paid a short (several hours) working visit to the United Arab Emirates.

In Abu Dhabi, President Sarkissian met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The meeting was also attended by Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser to the UAE President.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed President Sarkissian’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, conveying the best wishes of UAE President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The UAE President wished progress and prosperity to Armenia and the Armenian people.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed the UAE’s support for the ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing hope that it will contribute to the security and stability of the region.

President Sarkissian thanked Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his words of support and for the continued readiness and practical steps to further develop relations between the two countries at all levels.

President Armen Sarkissian expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the UAE to Armenia in the fight against the coronavirus.

During the meeting, issues related to the rapprochement of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two peoples, using the spheres of economy and investments as the main directions of development.

The interlocutors also exchanged views on international and regional issues.