UAE, Argentina explore ways to boost relations

Buenos Aires - March 18, 2012 (WAM) - President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner of Argentina yesterday held talks with visiting UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan over ways of enhancing bilateral relations especially in economic and cultural fields. The President of Argentina and UAE Foreign Minister also tackled the prospects of increasing investment opportunities and reviewed arrangements for the joint ministerial committee scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi. They also stressed the importance of accelerating conclusion of a cooperation agreement on uses of peaceful nuclear energy. Available opportunities for DP World, Dubai-based global marine terminal operator, in Argentina were also discussed. President de Kirchner commended the Emirates Group for operating flights to Argentina which will flourish trade and tourism exchange between the two countries. For his part, Sheikh Abdullah said the ongoing development in Argentina would open up new promising investment opportunities. Later, the UAE chief diplomat met with Argentina Vice-President Amado Boudou and Foreign Minister Hector Timerman for discussions on bilateral bonds. The meetings were attended by DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and a number of top foreign ministry officials. - Emirates News Agency, WAM