UAE | Government
UAE and Iran sign agreement to set up a joint committee
Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, and his Iranian counterpart, Manouchehr Mottaki, on Wednesday held talks that centered on bilateral relations.
- WAM
- Published: 16:55 October 29, 2008
Tehran: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Foreign Minister, and his Iranian counterpart, Manouchehr Mottaki, on Wednesday held talks that centered on bilateral relations.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to set up a joint UAE-Iran committee.
Shaikh Abdullah described the signing of the MoU as "one of the fruits of the visit to the UAE by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad".
In a press conference, soon after the meeting, Shaikh Abdullah highlighted the historic ties between the two countries. He said the UAE was pushing these ties to a higher horizon, adding that it needs the concerted effort of the leadership of the two countries.
"We shall work to push the relations towards a horizon that would serve the interests of the two peoples," Shaikh Abdullah said.
The Iranian Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction on the setting up of the joint committee, which he described as "an important step in bilateral cooperation between the two countries".
He said the two countries were working harder to boost ties, adding that the Iranian and UAE sides will continue to talk on issues of mutual interest, including developments in the region and the world.
Shaikh Abdullah is scheduled to meet President Ahmadinejad in Kharamabad later on Wednesday.
More from UAE Government
More from UAE
Latest news
- Youngsters dance and raise cash for charity
- Dubai departments upgrade services
- Get yourself a free test for diabetes
- Ensuring a safety net for intellectual property
- Reader's issue addressed
- 5,552 illegals held in Dubai this year
- Man cleared because he took drugs in France
- Man charged with trafficking women
- Auditors to probe Mizin graft case
- Transfusion centre launches new toll free number
- Mirror, mirror show me the way
- Last minute ID rush is on
- Breaking down cultural barriers with photographs
- Car seats for children: Unsafe at any speed
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Islamic centre
Community Reports
-
Mirror, mirror show me the way
Driver on Salam Street had so many boxes and fruits piled into car, he would not be able to view rear or right side mirrors
-
Parents should be more vigilant
Reader's picture highlights risk of negligence by caretakers
-
Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
-
Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
