UAE, Ukraine cement ties to boost fight against terrorism
The agreements signed by the two countries cover, most notably, how to counter crime and terrorism, and amending an avoidance of double taxation agreement
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday received Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, who is currently visiting the UAE as head of a senior ministerial and official delegation.
Welcoming Zelensky on his first official visit to the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed expressed the hope that it will lead to further bilateral cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two countries in tourism, economy, infrastructure, food security, and other areas of cooperation.
The meeting was also atended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and President Zelensky discussed the agreements and Memoranda of Understanding signed. Sheikh Mohammed congratulated Zelensky on the signing of these agreements, which will help consolidate the bilateral ties between the two friendly countries and encourage investment partnerships.
The agreements and Mous signed by the two countries cover, most notably, how to counter crime and terrorism, amending an avoidance of double taxation agreement, the mutual recognition of driver’s licences, and Mous in tourism and food security.
Under this framework, Sheikh Mohammed stressed the importance of the agreements to advancing the bilateral ties between the two countries, adopting a mutual roadmap for encouraging cooperation and coordination, and establishing investment partnerships that will serve their interests.
Zelensky expressed the keenness of his country’s government to promote mutual tourism, increase Emirati investments in this sector and other economic sectors, and reinforce the cultural, humanitarian, commercial and security relations between the two countries.
He then commended the significant development witnessed by the UAE and the hosting of the largest global event, the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will be a promising opportunity to promote Ukraine and its investment potentials.
The meeting was atended by several Sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi, as part of his official visit to the UAE.
Zelensky, who was accompanied by senior Ukrainian officials, commenced his tour by visiting the ossuary of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and recalled the Founding Father’s qualities and wise approach that enriched the culture of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among various nations of the world.
The President, also accompanied by Dr Yousif Al Obaidli, Director-general of SZGM, toured the mosque and was briefed by one of the Centre’s cultural tour specialists about the history, components, and esthetic features of Islamic art and architecture.
The guests were also briefed on the mosque’s noble message that promotes coexistence, tolerance, openness to other cultures, and Islam’s true essence.
At the end of the visit, the guest was presented with two of the Centre’s distinctive publications. A copy of “Spaces of Light” showcasing the winning photographs in the “Spaces of Light” photography award, annually organised by the Centre in celebration of the mosque’s scenic aesthetics and visual culture, and another book on worship places across Islamic history.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, which falls under the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, is sponsored and followed-up by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. It was established to become a leading cultural centre and hub that enriches the UAE’S intellectual movement stemming from deeply rooted cultural and national values. EDGE, the UAE’S advanced technology group for defence and beyond, on Monday announced it signed a tri-party strategic cooperation agreement with Ukrainian state-owned defence conglomerate Ukroboronprom, and Ukrspecexport, a Ukrainian state-owned arms trading company.