Mohammed bin Rashid and the King of Belgium discuss the future of the strategic partnership and opportunities to strengthen it
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met today with King Philippe, King of friendly Belgium, who arrived in the UAE yesterday (Friday) on a working visit during which he will participate in his country's celebrations of its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai .
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed King Philip, his wife and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stressing the UAE's pride in the solid and distinguished relations it has with the Kingdom of Belgium, which are embodied On several occasions, the most important of which is the Kingdom's distinguished participation in the Expo, which represents a new platform for the advancement of economic, cultural and knowledge cooperation between the two countries, with the UAE aspiring to strengthen the strategic partnership with the European Union in light of the historical ties between the two sides.
The meeting, which took place in the Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, dealt with the growing relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Belgium, the development that has taken place in them over the past years, and ways to advance cooperation paths in various fields, especially economic, investment and technical, and what this calls for an expansion in the exchange of visits and discovery. More opportunities that stimulate the involvement of the private sector in both countries in consolidating the bonds of that partnership, based on the common desire to reach new horizons that support development trends in the two countries, and serve the interests of the two friendly peoples.
The two sides stressed the importance of spreading the values of peace and cooperation in the region and the world, which are the values that the UAE has always upheld and is working, in light of its policy of openness and coexistence, to consolidate them by encouraging constructive dialogue and preparing the way for the discovery of more channels of cooperation aimed at enabling passage to a better future, which is what It is evident through the major global event hosted by the country since last October, which is Expo 2020 Dubai, which represents a vital platform through which 192 countries meet to communicate and exchange ideas for a tomorrow in which everyone enjoys the causes of stability, progress and prosperity.
During the meeting, the overall developments on the regional and international arenas were reviewed, and the importance of concerted international efforts to overcome common cross-border challenges, most notably the Covid-19 pandemic, and to consider activating ideas and initiatives that helped to accelerate the pace of global recovery, and support societies that are less fortunate in development to overcome the consequences of this global crisis.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Supreme Chairman of the Emirates Group, Chairman of the Higher Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and a number of of ministers and officials.
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