On March 5, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates.

In his welcoming remarks Minister Nalbandian mentioned that Armenia attaches importance to the further development of comprehensive cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and expressed hope that the visit of Foreign Trade Minister to Armenia will give a new stimulus to the further development and deepening of economic relations between Armenia and the United Arab Emirates.

Edward Nalbandian underlined that Armenia is interested in expansion of political and economic partnership with the UAE and underlined the existence of broad legal field between the two countries as an important factor for the development of mutually beneficial ties.

Armenian Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction on dynamic growth of trade turnover between Armenia and the UAE and said that the Armenian side is ready to discuss the opportunities for implementation of large-scale investment projects.

Edward Nalbandian asked to deliver his warm regards and best wishes to the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Zayed al Nahyan.