Mohammad Bin Zayed receives Lithuanian president
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Grybauskait explore new avenues to strengthen ties
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday received President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskait, who is on an official visit to the UAE.
A 21-gun salute was accorded to Grybauskait and her delegation at Al Mushrif Palace where the national anthems of the two countries were played.
Following the official reception, Shaikh Mohammad held talks with the Lithuanian president on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various domains, especially in economy, commerce and investment in renewable energy, advanced technology, innovation and agriculture.
They explored available avenues of cooperation and the setting up of joint ventures thanks to the business and investment potential enjoyed by both countries.
Shaikh Mohammad expressed his delight at the growth in relations with Lithuania due to the keenness of both leadership.
“The UAE, under the wise leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has reinforced its stature among countries in the world, thanks to its strategy based on cooperation, understanding and mutual respect as well as its commitment to human responsibility,” Shaikh Mohammad said.
Grybauskait said she was happy to visit the UAE and was impressed by the economic growth and cultural development in the country.