Abu Dhabi: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, yesterday (Monday) received Charlie Flanagan, Ireland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The meeting touched on current regional and international developments, and views were exchanged regarding issues of mutual concern. Shaikh Abdullah stressed the importance of economic ties between the UAE and Ireland.

Flanagan emphasised Ireland’s keenness to bolster relations with the UAE, particularly in the field of economy and trade.