Bilateral Relations between Italy and UAE

Italian Prime Minister, Mario Monti has described his visit to the United Arab Emirates very productive in the light of his talks with President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He told Emirates News Agency "WAM" in an interview, that his meeting with His Highness the Head of State establishes a new stage in strategic partnership relations between the UAE and Italy hailing Sheikh Khalifa's keenness on the development of relations of cooperation and friendship between the two countries in various fields. He also noted the Italian government's eagerness to develop strategic partnership relations with the UAE will make a qualitative addition to these relations through continued dialogue with senior officials in the two countries.

The Italian prime minister also stressed the importance of his talks with Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum which focused on ways of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and prospects for closer cooperation in various fields. He also noted the importance of his meeting with His Highness Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, during which they discussed development of bilateral relations, especially in the fields of economy, trade and investment.