Mohammed bin Rashid honours President of Marches Region, Italy

ANCONA, ITALY: Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has honoured President of Marche, Gian Mario Spacca, in recognition of his contributions in strengthening U.A.E.-Italian partnerships in economic field and encouraging investment and trade projects in both countries. During the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed underscored that the U.A.E. considers Italy as an important partner, describing relations as ''distinguished and perpetual witnessing a constant development." H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai handed over a souvenir from Meydan Racecourse Dubai to President of Marche Region for his permanent encouragement and prominent role in supporting horse races. The honouring ceremony was held during the Italian Endurance Race at Ancona race track on the sidelines of the U.A.E.-Italian Economic Forum at Marche region in Italy. The forum is being held from 12th-15th June to promote economic and trade cooperation and opening up of new cooperation domains, as well as strengthening ties between business community in the two countries. The U.A.E. delegation in the forum includes Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, a number of heads of governments federal and local departments, representatives of private sector, businesspersons and investors. – Emirates News Agency, WAM –