UAE envoy in Dublin presents credentials to Irish President

DUBLIN, 29th March, 2015 (WAM) - Dr. Saeed Mohammed Al Shamsi has presented his credentials to President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland as UAE Ambassador to Ireland. Following the ceremony, Al Shamsi conveyed the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to the Irish President and their best wishes for the friendly Irish people. President Higgins emphasised the significance of bilateral ties between the friendly countries and peoples at different spheres, adding that exchange of high-level official visits has contributed towards a marked increase in trade, cultural, sports and scientific exchange and cooperation. On his part, the new envoy expressed the keenness of the UAE leadership to further develop relations with Ireland, noting that two-way trade exchange reached more than 357 million Euros in 2014. He added that cultural and sports cooperation is on the rise as a result of events being held in the two countries. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395278576717.html