Khalifa, Turkish President hold talks

Abu Dhabi, Jan 31, 2012 (WAM) - Ways to promote cooperation between the UAE and Turkey in different spheres and tapping current potentials to serve the common interests of both countries on Monday were discussed by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish President Abdullah Gul during a round of talks in Abu Dhabi. Tuesday talks also saw exchanging views between the two sides on the regional and international developments as well as on matters of common concern to the two countries. Welcoming President Gul at Al Diyafhah Palace, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa expressed hope that the current visit would contribute to the strengthening of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries. He reiterated the UAE's interest in enhancing ties with Turkey to contribute to backing regional stability and security. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa also expressed hopes that the current Turkish President's visit would further contribute to making a qualitative jump in the distinguished relations between the two countries through the activation of economic, investment and trade partnership in new areas. For his part, President Gul said the multi-faceted boom in the UAE gave it the current prominent regional and international stature thanks to the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Expressing gladness at his current UAE visit and at meeting with President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa, President Gul expressed Turkey's preparedness for expanding economic and trade relations with the UAE. The Turkish President also welcomed any joint projects in Turkey by the business community of the two countries as a way to further support their economic and investment cooperation. - Emirates News Agency, WAM