His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, affirmed the depth of the friendly relations between the UAE and the Republic of Afghanistan at various levels.
This came while their Highnesses received, separately, the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Ghani, and the accompanying delegation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received, at His Highness’s Palace in Zabeel, yesterday evening, the Afghan President and the accompanying delegation, where His Highness, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, welcomed the guest president, stressing the depth of friendship relations. Which links the UAE with the Republic of Afghanistan at various levels.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dr. Ashraf Ghani discussed ways to expand the horizons of cooperation between the two countries, especially in the field of investment and building an economic partnership based on common benefits for both sides.
The conversation between His Highness and the Afghan President focused on the possibility of joint investment in the agricultural, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, and mutual benefit from the expertise and human and material energies available in the two countries, especially at the private sector level.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed the good ideas presented by Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Ghani, stressing the keenness of the UAE, the leadership, government and people, to strengthen relations of brotherhood, friendship and rapprochement with all countries and peoples in order to achieve the highest national interests of our country and these countries.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, also discussed the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries and ways to develop them, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.
During official talks, held yesterday at the Presidential Palace, His Highness welcomed the visit of the Afghan President and the accompanying delegation to the country, hoping that the visit will contribute to supporting relations between the two countries and developing them in a way that achieves their mutual interests and the aspirations of their peoples for progress, development and prosperity.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the economic, development and humanitarian fields, in addition to efforts to support reconstruction, development and peace in Afghanistan.
The meeting also touched on a number of issues of common concern, especially with regard to efforts made to combat terrorism and extremism, and achieve security, stability, development and peace for the peoples of the region and the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, attaches great importance to supporting regional and international efforts and initiatives aimed at supporting the Afghan people to overcome the challenges they face, and promoting peace, stability and development in their country.
His Highness said that the state is keen to continue its support for the humanitarian and development aspects that raise the level of various services provided to the Afghan people, and the vital educational, health and social sectors, which are essential pillars for achieving development and stability in the country.
For his part, the Afghan President expressed his happiness at visiting the UAE, praising the efforts and endeavors made by the country in supporting the Afghan people, through its various development initiatives and programs that it implements in various regions of Afghanistan.
At the conclusion of their meeting, the two sides stressed the two countries’ efforts to develop bilateral relations in various fields of cooperation that serve their common interests and contribute to efforts to achieve development and stability in the region. They also stressed the importance of redoubling the efforts of the international community to achieve peace and security, and to consolidate the values ​​of tolerance, dialogue and coexistence among the various peoples of the world. .
The Afghan President wrote a speech in the register of VIP visitors to the Presidential Palace, in which he expressed his happiness at visiting the UAE, noting the friendly relations and cooperation that bring together the two friendly countries and peoples, wishing these relations further growth and development in areas that serve common interests. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dr. Mohammed Ashraf Ghani witnessed the signing of a number of memorandums of understanding between the UAE and Afghanistan in the educational, cultural and sports fields, in addition to the energy, mining and agricultural sectors, which aim to enhance and develop joint cooperation between the two countries. The memorandums of understanding that the two sides signed yesterday, at the Presidential Palace, included four memorandums in the fields of education, mining, energy and sports, signed by the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Anwar bin Muhammad Gargash, while they were signed by the Acting Ministry of Finance, Professor Muhammad Humayun Qayumi, on the Afghanistan side. And a memorandum of understanding in the cultural fields, signed by the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Noura bint Muhammad Al Kaabi, and the Acting Ministry of Finance, Professor Muhammad Humayun Qayomi, in addition to a memorandum of understanding. For cooperation in the agricultural sector, it was signed by the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, and Professor Muhammad Humayun Qayumi.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Dr. Mohammed Ashraf Ghani, and upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, an official reception ceremony took place, where the national anthem of the Republic of Afghanistan was played, while artillery fired 21 rounds in salute to the country’s guest.
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