Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s keenness to advance cooperation with Turkey in various fields…reports Asian Lite News
The UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) received a trade delegation representing Turkey’s Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association (MÜSİAD ) at Expo 2020 Dubai in the presence of Hamid Muhammad bin Salem, FCCI Secretary-General, and a number of business owners.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance trade ties between FCCI and MÜSİAD, and the prospects of growing cooperation over the coming period.
FCCI Secretary-General said the privileged relations between the UAE and Turkish private sectors are paving the way for more rewarding cooperation between business owners in the two countries, pointing to the FCCI’s keenness to enhance cooperation with MÜSİAD and utilise the momentum provided by Expo to intensify relations between the two sides.
Earlier in the day, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and visiting Turkish counteroart Mevlut Cavusoglu, held a session of talks during a working lunch at the Emirates Palace to discuss the progress of joint cooperation.
Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE’s keenness to advance cooperation with Turkey in various fields.
The two sides reviewed the outcomes of the state visit recently paid by Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to the UAE and the announcement of cooperation agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and protocols between several entities in the UAE and their counterparts in Turkey to strengthen cooperation and expand partnerships between the two countries.
The ministers also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, including developments in the Ukrainian arena and the importance of stepping up efforts to reach a political solution to the crisis.
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They also reviewed the participation of Turkey in Expo 2020 Dubai and its role as an important platform for developing constructive partnerships between the participating countries, enhancing international cooperation and advancing development prospects in societies.
Sheikh Abdullah attended part of the 16th UAE Ambassadors and Representatives of Diplomatic Missions Forum, held today in Abu Dhabi. The Turkish foreign minister addressed the forum as a guest of honour, speaking about UAE-Turkey relations.