ABU DHABI / WAM
Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, received Prime Minister Boubou Cisse of Mali, who is currently visiting the UAE.
During the meeting held at headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation across multiple sectors.
Al Hashemy and Cisse also exchanged views on regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.
The UAE minister expressed her hope that the Prime Minister’s visit to the UAE will open up new horizons for cooperation and joint initiatives between the two countries.
Prime Minister Cisse expressed his country’s keenness to expand bilateral relations to meet the aspirations and interests of both the nations.
UAE, Mali fostering mutual relations
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, also received Boubou Cisse, Prime Minister of Mali. During the meeting, Al Bowardi welcomed the Malian Prime Minister and discussed UAE-Mali relations and ways of developing them to serve the interest of the two friendly countries.
The two sides exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest as well as regional developments.
The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and the delegation accompanying the guest.