UAE AND FRANCE STRIKE KEY DEALS AS MACRON VISITS EXPO
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met the French leader at the world’s fair in Dubai
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Friday received French President Emmanuel Macron at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The meeting was also attended by business leaders and several important deals were signed for the benefit of the two countries.
These included an accord between Mubadala Investment Company and the French Economy Ministry, an agreement between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Total, and the sale of French-made defence systems to the UAE.
Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Macron to the Emirates and conveyed to him the greetings of the President, Sheikh Khalifa, who wished the French leader health and happiness, and further progress and prosperity to the people of France.
Sheikh Mohamed said he hoped both countries would continue to work together in various fields.
Mr Macron congratulated Sheikh Mohamed and the UAE on the country’s 50th anniversary.
Mr Macron wished the Emirates further progress and prosperity and expressed his country’s aspiration to cooperate with the UAE to carry out joint initiatives that serve the interests of both countries and support peace efforts in the region.
The leaders discussed the countries’ friendly relations and their co-operation in various sectors, including advanced technology, energy, food security and education.
During the meeting, the two sides spoke about issues of common interest and other regional and international developments.
A number of important agreements and deals were signed on the sidelines of the meeting.