UAE | Government
'UAE is one of our most vital partners'
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held closed door talks with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov in Ashgabat yesterday.
- WAM
- Published: 00:39 February 28, 2008
- Image Credit: WAM
- Shaikh Khalifa being seen off by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid at the Abu Dhabi airport.
Ashgabat: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan held closed door talks with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov in Ashgabat yesterday.
They discussed ways to boost bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries in all fields, especially in economy and investment, as well as the latest regional developments.
The two leaders also held a round of open talks, which was attended by high-ranking officials from both countries.
Berdimuhammedov welcomed Shaikh Khalifa, and reiterated that the UAE is one of the most important partners of Turkmenistan in the fields of development and joint investment, adding his country is looking forward to broader avenues of cooperation with the UAE.
Shaikh Khalifa and the Turkmen President stressed their keenness on benefiting from all commercial and economic capabilities available in their countries. They also stressed the need to coordinate their countries' stances on regional, global, humanitarian and environmental issues.
They exchanged views on a number of developments in Central Asia and the Middle East, in addition to regional and global issues of mutual interest. Shaikh Khalifa stressed the importance of creating new opportunities of joint cooperation and investment between the two countries.
Berdimuhammedov decorated Shaikh Khalifa with the country's highest Order of First Class in appreciation of the UAE President and the consolidated relations between the two countries. Shaikh Khalifa thanked him for the order and the good reception accorded to him.
Earlier in Abu Dhabi, Shaikh Khalifa was seen off at the airport by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
UAE embassy: Khalifa opens building
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, yesterday inaugurated the new building of the UAE embassy in Ashgabat.
Shaikh Khalifa and his accompanying delegation along with the Turkmen President toured the building, where folklore bands presented heritage shows to welcome them.
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
