Italian President honours Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy of UAE with Order of the Star of Italy

ABU DHABI, 4th May, 2016 (WAM) – Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, has bestowed the Order of the Star of Italy upon Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, in recognition of his exceptional efforts in supporting and strengthening business and trade co-operation between the UAE and Italy. Liborio Stellino, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, decorated Al Shehhi with the medal at a ceremony attended by a number of diplomats. The Italian ambassador praised Al Shehhi's role in promoting various aspects of economic co-operation between the two countries especially during the Milan Expo 2015. He also hailed the current status of bilateral relations between the two countries in various sectors. Al Shehhi expressed his gratitude to the Italian President and the government for this high-profile medal and appreciation, commending the Italian Ambassador's role in enhancing the distinguished ties between the two countries at all levels. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/economics/1395295044821.html