Mohamed bin Zayed receives Italian FM, lauds UAE-Italy Strategic Dialogue

ABU DHABI, 31st January, 2017 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday received Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Angelino Alfano, who was accompanied by Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Italian minister and praised the UAE-Italy strategic dialogues that serve the mutual interests of the two friendly countries and their people. He also lauded the progressive ties between the two countries and said the UAE would be looking forward to enhancing its political and economic co-operation with Italy. The meeting discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, as well as latest regional and international developments, means to achieve regional security and stability, and other issues of mutual interest. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates-international/1395306666327.html