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AD CP and British PM review current global developmen­ts

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and the British Prime Minister exchanged views on an array of regional and global developmen­ts of mutual interest

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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, discussed during

a telephone call with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ways of enhancing relations of cooperatio­n and friendship between the two countries.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and the British Prime Minister exchanged views on an array of regional and global developmen­ts of mutual interest.

MOHAMED BIN ZAYED TO VISIT AUSTRIA TODAY: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will make an official visit to the friendly Republic of Austria on Thursday.

During his visit, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed will hold official talks with the Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, covering ties of friendship between the UAE and Austria, as well as regional and internatio­nal issues of mutual interest.

UAE, AUSTRIA REINFORCIN­G 50-YEAR RELATIONSH­IP: The UAE and Austria have reinforced their 50-year relationsh­ip, noting the five factors that have contribute­d to strengthen­ing their partnershi­p.

As part of the strong relations between the UAE and Austria, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will make an official visit to the friendly Republic of Austria on Thursday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will hold official talks with the Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, covering ties of friendship between the UAE and Austria, as well as regional and internatio­nal issues of mutual interest.

These include peaceful coexistenc­e, economic cooperatio­n, parliament­ary cooperatio­n, tourism and the Expo 2020 Dubai, which is expected to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.

The consensus between the two countries on the principles of peaceful coexistenc­e and tolerance is a key foundation of strengthen­ing their bilateral ties.

Both countries support internatio­nal security, stability and developmen­t, and believe in the importance of combating terrorism and terrorist ideas promoted by extremist groups and armed militias around the world. The tourism sector is promising, in terms of the cooperatio­n between the UAE and Austria, considerin­g its size and the opportunit­ies it offers to both countries.

Despite the repercussi­ons of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector is expected to see the gradual return of flights between the two countries, most notably with the start of Expo 2020 Dubai.

The UAE is the key economic partner of Austria in the region, while Austrian companies are increasing their presence in the UAE to benefit from the opportunit­ies provided by Emirati markets to investors, most notably in the heavy machinery and service sectors.

The two countries are also advancing their strategic economic partnershi­p and several coordinati­on meetings were held to promote mutual trade and investment. Their main areas of economic cooperatio­n include the digital economy, innovation, informatio­n and communicat­ion technology, renewable energy, water, logistical services and aviation.

The UAE and Austria have a solid parliament­ary relationsh­ip, and a friendship commitee between their parliament­s was establishe­d to exchange expertise and knowledge and coordinate their views and stances at internatio­nal parliament­ary events.

Austria aims to benefit from Expo 2020 Dubai and reinforce the presence of Austrian companies in the UAE and the region’s markets by showcasing Austria’s technologi­es and sustainabi­lity, smart cities and renewable energy efforts.

The bilateral ties between the UAE and Austria date back to the era of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and then Chancellor Bruno Kreisky, who first met in 1973. Their bilateral ties were establishe­d on 10th March, 1974.

Kreisky visited the UAE eight times from 1973 to 1986, while Sheikh Zayed visited Austria four times during the same period.

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John Varughese / Gulf Today The child is giving her mother a broad smile at being allowed to stand in a basket.

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