40th Anniversary of UAE-Russian Relations Establishment

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash attended a reception hosted by Russian Ambassador to UAE Andrew Andreev on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of UAE-Russian diplomatic relations. In a speech delivered on the occasion Gargash hailed the bilateral strategic relations between UAE and Russia and their fruitful growth over the last four decades.

He also stressed UAE's keenness to develop the standing friendship and cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, investment and trade. He also alluded to the major role Russia plays on the regional and international arenas as well as its efforts to establish peace and stability in the region. In his speech, the Russian Ambassador congratulated the leadership and people of UAE on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the National day.

He said that the time also marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between UAE and Russia. The ambassador recalled that the founding president of the UAE late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan paid special attention to the development of the UAE relations with the outer world. Today, our interaction rests on the reliable principles of trust, equality and mutual respect. We maintain close bilateral cooperation in regional and international matters, said the ambassador.

He also alluded to the political dialogue and the steady growth of relations between the two countries in the areas of trade, investment, tourism, education, science and culture. A number of other senior officials at the Foreign Ministry also attended the reception held at the al-Raha Beach Hotel.