Sheikh Mohammed receives Arab ministers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Arab finance ministers, central bank governors and monetary fund managers today at Zabeel Palace in presence of Dubai Deputy Ruler and Minister of Finance Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Mohammed discussed with his guests, who are currently in the UAE to take part in the two-day Annual Meeting of Arab Financial Institutions and the Fourth Meeting for the Council of Arab Finance Ministers, current economic situations in the Arab world and means of formulating a joint strategy that would reflect positively and benefit peoples of the Arab nation.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the importance of catalysing joint Arab investments in the various sectors as proposed by the League of Arab States with aims to abolish barriers and facilitate the creation of a joint Arab market.
Sheikh Mohammed wished his guests a pleasant stay at their second home country and success in their meeting that aims to address the latest economic and financial conditions in the Arab region, promote economic and financial policies to enhance economic integration between Arab countries.
His Highness hosted a lunch banquet in honour of his guests. In attendance were sheikhs, ministers, top federal and local government officials.
Mohammed, Canadian FM discuss bilateral relations
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird and his accompanying delegation at Zabeel Palace today.
Sheikh Mohammed discussed with his guest, in presence of Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, means of bolstering bilateral relations with emphasis on developing economic cooperation and facilitate cooperation between the private sectors in both countries.
The discussion also touched on the political scene in the region and the importance of sustaining peace, security and stability.
Baird praised the foreign policy of the UAE as unbiased and supportive of sustaining peace and security in all regions of the world. He also noted the strength of UAE economy and stressing his country’s keenness to expand cooperation with the UAE in trade and related economic aspects.
The meeting was attended by Federal National Council Speaker Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Commander General of Dubai Police Lt. General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Director of Dubai Ruler's Office Lt. General Musabbah Rashid Al Fattan, Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Qamzi and a number of officials from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.