Gen. Mohamed meets Italian President

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, discussed with President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, the bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.

The two sides also discussed other issues of mutual interest.

Napolitano received Gen. Mohamed and his accompanying delegation at the Quirinal Palace "Palazzo del Quirinale."

Upon his arrival to the Palace, Sheikh Mohamed was accorded an official reception, inspected a guard of honour and shook hands with the Italian President and his accompanying official delegation.

Giorgio Napolitano welcomed Gen. Mohamed's visit, expressing his happiness at meeting  him in order to discuss ways to support joint work in the light of the developments in bilateral relations in all domains.

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Italian President, and his best wishes of further progress and welfare to the Italian people.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, attended the meeting.

The two sides also reviewed the existing cooperation in various fields and discussed the importance to boost these in order to fulfil the aspirations of the two friendly peoples, especially in the economic, investment, trade, cultural and air transport fields.

Gen.Mohamed expressed his happiness at visiting Italy and said he was satisfied with the level of friendship and cooperation between the two countries in various political, economic, trade and cultural fields, noting that exchanging bilateral visits is one of the prime factors in ensuring continuous development of the relationship.

He added that the UAE and Italy have the potential for establishing partnerships at the multiple levels for the benefit of both sides, pointing out the importance of exchanging constructive ideas to boost bilateral relations and open horizons of further development.

"We are happy to meet you Mr. President in order to work together to enhance cooperation to the advantage of our countries as well as exchanging ideas with you to bolster the existing relations between us, evolving into a better future," Gen. Mohamed added.

Discusses cooperation with Italian Prime Minister

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday held talks with the Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, on bilateral relations, issues of mutual interest, and the latest regional and international developments.

On an official visit to Italy, Gen. Mohamed and the delegation accompanying him met the Italian PM at Palazzo Pallavicini-Rospigliosi Palace in Rome.

Renzi welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, stressing that the visit would further strengthen the mutual friendship and boost the bilateral relations between the UAE and Italy, and their two peoples as well.

During the meeting attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Foreign Minister, the two sides discussed ways to enhance the bilateral relations in all fields in the light of distinguished friendship, joint interests, joint coordination and cooperation on issues of mutual concern.

The talks also focussed on cooperation ties, especially in the areas of economy, investment and trade, and the outcome of the successful visit of the Italian PM to the UAE in February. The visit had promoted a common vision to push forward the bilateral relations to realise the aspirations of the two countries and their friendly peoples.

Gen. Mohamed emphasised the interest of the UAE in furthering the ties and building stronger partnerships with Italy in all sectors, noting that the UAE, led by the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, based its foreign policy on building stronger and balanced relations with friendly countries in accordance with the principles of mutual respect and friendship.

Addressing the Italian PM, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said, "Your recent visit to the UAE was fruitful, given your interest in pushing forward the economic cooperation between the two countries. We in the UAE share with you the same interest in giving an opportunity to strengthening of the bilateral relations."

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