Abdullah Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, received Аrsen Bashirovich Kanokov, Chairman of the Russian-Emirati inter-parliamentary Group, and the accompanying delegation at the Chamber’s tower in Abu Dhabi.
At the beginning of the meeting, which was attended by Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Chamber, Kanokov extended his condolences on the passing of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, noting to his role in the UAE’s development process and his unlimited support in regards to strengthening Emirati-Russian relations.
He also congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as UAE President, wishing him success in leading the country forward and expanding the cooperation between the UAE and Russia.
During the meeting, Al Mazrouei highlighted the deep ties between the two countries on all levels, especially the economic, underscoring the awareness of both countries’ leaderships in cementing their relations to better serve the best interests of their people.
He added that both the UAE and Russia possess the capabilities necessary to strengthen their trade relations, as well as other cooperation in other relevant sectors, including knowledge and sustainable economy, 4th industrial revolution, artificial intelligence, innovation, and circular economy among other new and promising sectors.
For his part, Kanokov expressed his country’s keenness to enhance its relations with the UAE. He also touched on strengthening the ties between the business community in Abu Dhabi and Russia to build on what has been accomplished between the two sides over the years.wam