Sheikh Mohammed holds talks with heads of three countries
Improving trade and tourism ties on top of discussions
ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed Horacio Cartes, president of Paraguay, Filip Vujanovic, president of Montenegro, and Luis Guillermo Solis, president of Costa Rica, at his palace in Zabeel yesterday. Sheikh Mohammed, along with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Du- bai, discussed with Mr Cartes issues related to co-operation between the UAE and Paraguay, including the development of economic, investment and tourism opportunities, and encouraging the private sector in both countries to establish joint investments.
During his talks with Mr Vujanovic, Sheikh Mohammed discussed relations between the UAE and Montenegro, including partnerships between the two countries, particularly in the private sector. Sheikh Mohammed and president of Costa Rica exchanged views on prospects of economic, investment and tourism co-operation.
Mr Solis invited Sheikh Mohammed to visit Costa Rica, which he accepted with a promise to fulfil at the right time. Sheikh Mohammed also stressed the importance of establishing balanced ties with the three countries, while promoting communication and developing co-operation in the fields of tourism, energy, real estate and transport, among others.
The presidents of Paraguay, Montenegro and Costa Rica lauded the UAE’s leading position in sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure, tourism and urban development, reported Wam, the state news agency.