Lubna, Couchepin discuss UAE-Swiss economic and trade relations

Abu Dhabi, Nov 12, 2012 (WAM) - Ways to promote economic and trade relations between the UAE and Switzerland were discussed yesterday by Minister of Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi and former Swiss President Pascal Couchepin. Discussions took place on the sidelines of the 2-day third meeting of Emirati-Swiss Friendship Forum which started yesterday. Sheikh Lubna underscored the need to benefits from the gains achieved by the UAE-Swiss economic relations. She expressed hopes for substantial future growth in the relations with Switzerland. For his part, Couchepin, who is also Co-Honorary chairman of the Forum, expressed Switzerland's interest in expanding cooperation with the UAE. He hailed the UAE's economic achievements. He welcomed coordination on renewable energy and water research. – Emirates News Agency, WAM