Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin discuss cooperation relations

His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, have discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Russia, and ways of supporting and promoting them in light of their outstanding ties of friendship and common interests. The discussions took place as President Putin received His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Novo-Ogaryovo, the state residence of the Russian President. President Putin welcomed His Highness the Crown Prince and expressed his pleasure at meeting him, and discussing with him matters and issues of common interest, the most important of which are joint cooperation in the framework of the growing bilateral relations between the two countries. During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed conveyed to President Putin greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his best wishes for further progress and prosperity for the people of Russia. At the meeting, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, the two sides discussed the avenues of existing cooperation between the two countries, and the importance of enhancing and promoting them in order to fulfill the aspirations of the two countries and their peoples. The two sides expressed satisfaction with the advanced level of their friendship relations, their aspirations for further constructive cooperation and coordination in the spheres that serve the interests of both countries, the expansion and diversification of economic partnerships and investment opportunities, the exchange of visits by officials of both countries, as well as benefiting from the exchange of experiences and expertise to develop the economic, investment, industrial and energy sectors. His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces affirmed the UAE\'s interest in promoting and enhancing bilateral relations with Russia within the framework of the ties of friendship, cooperation, mutual respect and the common interests and aspirations for a better future for these relations at all levels. At the meeting, views and opinions on the current developments in the Arabian Gulf region and the Middle East were also discussed. Also present at the meeting were Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority (EAA), Hamad Mohammed Al Hur Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Finance Department, Major General Eisa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouie, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouie, Under-Secretary of the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Omar Ghobash, the UAE Ambassador to Russia. Following the meeting, President Vladimir Putin held a lunch banquet in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation.