Lubna, Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Economy and Antimonopoly discuss ways of strengthening UAE-Kyrgyz relations

Abu Dhabi: Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Development and International Co-operation, and Kyrgystan's Minister of Economy '&' Antimonopoly Policies, Temir Sariev, have discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between their countries, advancing the efficiency of their partnership in all development, economic and cultural spheres, as well as exchanging visits by tourism and trade delegations. Sheikha Lubna, in remarks at the meeting with the Kyrgyz minister who leads a delegation of Kyrgyz government officials and members of the parliament on a current visit to the UAE, affirmed that UAE is looking forward to enhancing relations with, and openness to the rest of the world based on a vision which seeks to achieve common interests and promote cooperation with all countries. She noted that UAE, under its wise leadership, made huge leaps for its international relationships contributing to the strengthening of its national development strategies, and maximising its positive effect on the region and the world. Affirming that UAE is interested in expanding its relations with Kyrgyzstan in particular, and all Central Asia countries in general, Minister Al Qasimi underlined the importance of increasing the number of visits by Kyrgyz investors and businessmen interested in exploring the promising investment and growth opportunities offered by UAE, and in benefiting from the its favourable business climate, competitive facilitations and strategic location as a gateway between East and West, in addition to participating in the various exhibitions and conferences organised in UAE. On his part, Minister Sariev extended his country's greetings to the UAE on the occasion of its 42nd National Day and on winning bid to host the world EXPO 2020. He affirmed that Kyrgyzstan is looking forward to enhancing its relations with UAE in various spheres including economy, investment and trade exchange. The meeting was attended by Hazza Al Qahtani, Undersecretary at UAE Ministry of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD), Rashid Al Shamisi, Director of Aid Coordination at MICAD, Kuban Omuraliev, Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in UAE, Maksatbek D. Dyikanov, State Secretary under Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Transport and Communications, and Marat Sultanov and Zosbaly Ezayeiv, Kyrgyz Members of the Parliament. – Emirates News Agency, WAM