Al Mansouri, Mayor of Rome discuss cooperation

Rome - June 14, 2012 (WAM) - UAE Economy Minister Sultan Al Mansouri has discussed here in Rome with Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno, ways to bolster the cooperation ties, especially in the areas of economy, investment and tourism. Al Mansouri is heading UAE's high profile delegation, including senior officials and businesspersons in four-day visit to Italy. Mayor of Rome said that the relations between the two countries were strong, and the visit was an opportunity to further strengthen them in the best interest of two peoples. The UAE minister said the current situation prompted both sides to strengthen the joint relations, referring to the meetings he would hold in Italy. He added that many Italian companies operate in the UAE. Despite the international economic crisis, he continued the UAE has been keen to strengthen ties with Italy in general and Rome in Particular. Al Mansouri cited Emirates Airline's daily air flights between Dubai and Rome, and the inauguration of new Jumeirah Hotel in Rome. At the end of meeting, the mayor of London presented to Al Mansouri The Capitoline Wolf Award (Latin: Lupa Capitolina), which is the symbol of the city of Rome in recognition to his efforts in the development of relations between the two countries. The mayor of Rome told Emirates News Agency (WAM) in a statement that he had presented the award to Al Mansouri in appreciation to his role in strengthening the relations between the UAE and Rome City. For his part, Al Mansouri told WAM that Rome is an important City for investment in tourism, industry and service sectors. – Emirates News Agency, WAM