BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

05/03/2007

UAE, Belarus discuss boosting overall ties

POL-UAE-BELARUS

DUBAI, March 5 (KUNA) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice-President, Premier and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed on Monday means to boost bilateral ties.

The talks also handled regional and international developments.

Lukashenko lauded the UAE overall development during the past seven years, hoping the visit would achieve its goals, especially when it comes to boosting the commercial and economic partnership, as well as all other fields.

On his part, Sheikh Mohammad welcomed Lukashenko second visit to the UAE, hoping it would serve boosting commercial exchange and economic cooperation.

Today, the two nations signed a total of five accords for cooperation in military, security, educational and aviation affairs, as well as coordination between both countries' capitals in various issues.

Source:

http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=958443