The president of the Swiss Confederation receives Abdullah bin Zayed

President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis received a written message from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, inviting him to visit the United Arab Emirates in connection with his eagerness to strengthen and deepen the ties of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.

This happened during his reception in Locarno, Switzerland, with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, where His Highness presented Cassis with the written message.

During the meeting, His Highness conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State, and his wishes for Switzerland’s development and prosperity.

For his part, the President of the Swiss Confederation His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued progress and prosperity. During the meeting, they discussed UAE-Swiss friendship and bilateral cooperation in a number of sectors of mutual interest, including economy, trade and investment. The two sides discussed issues in the region and developments at the regional and international levels and exchanged views on them.

Cassis emphasized the close and distinguished bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and his country’s ambition to strengthen joint cooperation with the UAE in various fields. For his part, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that the UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is keen to strengthen bilateral cooperative relations with Switzerland in a way that benefits the peoples of the two friendly countries. countries and serve their common interests.

After the meeting, the President of the Swiss Confederation accompanied His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on a visit to the Botanical Garden on the island of Brisacco, which is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Switzerland. They also attended the reception held within the framework of the film festival in Locarno.

The two sides visited the headquarters of the Swiss elevator and escalator manufacturer Schindler Group.