UAE will discuss Armenia’s proposal
On March 6 Serzh Sargsyan received the Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Mrs. Sheikha Lubna Khalid al Qasimi.
The President emphasised Armenia's willingness to expand the multifaceted cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and expressed hope that the Minister's visit will serve as an additional impetus.
According Sheikha al Qasimi, Armenian businessmen suggested a serious package of joint programmes, which will be discussed in the near future with broad business circles of the United Arab Emirates. The Minister appreciated the fact that like the UAE, Armenia pays great attention to education and human resources, in general.
The parties pointed to high technologies, energy, agriculture and tourism as the most promising spheres of cooperation.
Serzh Sargsyan said the progress and achievements of the United Arab Emirates are impressive and added that the experience could be useful to Armenia.
He also expressed gratitude for the assistance the Abu Dhabi Development Fund provided to the water economy of Armenia and the donation of the Governor of Sharzha for the reconstruction of the infrastructures of "Haghartsin" church complex.
