President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will begin a state visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.

During the visit, the Russian President will discuss with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, bilateral relations of cooperation between the two friendly countries and mechanisms of development and strengthening in various fields, in addition to the developments on the regional and international arenas, issues and issues of common interest.

Vladimir Putin's visit to the UAE comes within the framework of the strategic partnership signed between the two countries in June last year to enhance cooperation and coordination in various vital sectors.