Mohammed bin Rashid reviews with the President of Cyprus the prospects for strategic partnership between the two countries
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today received President Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, who is currently visiting the country to attend his country's celebrations of its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his sincere welcome to the Cypriot president and the accompanying delegation, at the outset of the meeting, which took place at the Leaders Building at the Expo headquarters, stressing the depth of the ties between the UAE and Cyprus, and his confidence in achieving further prosperity during the next stage in light of the congruence of visions The political will in the two countries agrees on the importance of making qualitative shifts in relations through a strategic partnership between the two sides that contribute to achieving broader levels of constructive cooperation in a manner that serves the interests of the two countries and enhances their opportunities in various fields of development and development, and lives up to the aspirations of the two friendly peoples.
The meeting dealt with the overall developments on the regional and international arenas and issues of common concern, emphasizing the importance of finding the necessary ingredients to establish international peace and security, giving the peoples of the region and the world the opportunity to pursue their development goals and create a better future in which everyone enjoys stability and prosperity.
They also discussed the future of bilateral cooperation, especially at the level of trade, investment and tourism exchange, in light of the advanced capabilities that the two countries enjoy in these areas, and the ideas they offer that the private sector can also benefit from. The two countries to increase the level of coordination and understanding in order to monitor opportunities that can be used to enhance the contributions of the private sector in advancing the joint economic cooperation process during the next stage.
For his part, His Excellency President Nicos Anastasiades affirmed his country's keenness to advance bilateral relations to higher levels of cooperation and coordination at various levels, expressing Cyprus's pride in its growing and prosperous relations with the UAE, with its approach that calls for openness to the world, and expressed his appreciation for the renaissance the country is witnessing. Comprehensive under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, in various fields, and its achievements that reflect an ambitious vision for the future and provide an inspiring model for sustainable development.
The Cypriot president congratulated the leadership and people of the UAE for the successful and distinguished organization of this historic session of the prestigious Expo, stressing that hosting this huge global event for the first time in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region opens many opportunities for communication and exchange of ideas and visions on creating a new reality for humanity based on it. Understanding, rapprochement and the desire to reach perceptions through which common cross-border challenges can be overcome, and he expressed his sincere wishes to the UAE and its honorable people for further progress, advancement and prosperity.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and a number of ministers and officials from both sides.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and President Nicos Anastasiades witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding, including a declaration on the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two governments, signed by the UAE, Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and His Excellency Constantinos Petrides, Minister of Finance in the Government of Cyprus.
Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HE Natasha Peledis, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry of Cyprus, regarding cooperation in the field of diplomatic training between the Diplomatic Academy of the Republic of Cyprus and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy.
The signed agreements also included a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of maritime transport signed by: His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and His Excellency Vasilios Demetriadis, Deputy Minister of Maritime Shipping of Cyprus, in addition to a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. It was signed by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government, and Kyriakos Kokinos, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus.
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