Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has received Khemissi Arif, Ambassador of Algeria to the UAE, in his palace.
At the start of the meeting, Sheikh Nahyan welcomed Arif and congratulated him for assuming his new position, wishing him success and a good stay in the country.
Both sides also discussed the strategic relations between the UAE and Algeria and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Sheikh Nahyan stressed that the two countries share deep-rooted ties supported by their leaderships. Algeria’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai underscores the strategic ties between the two countries, he noted, adding that Expo 2020 Dubai is the most important cultural event in the world, gathering 192 countries in one place, aimed at creating a better future for humanity.
For his side, Arif highlighted his country’s keenness to cooperate with the UAE in all areas and capitalise on the strategic partnership between the two countries. He lauded the successful organisation of Expo 2020 Dubai by the UAE and highlighted the ongoing efforts to boost their bilateral ties.