Uruguayan President receives FNC Speaker

Ghobash conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to the Uruguayan President.

In turn, President Pou extended his greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, underscoring the opportunities for widening the overall cooperation between the two countries.

At the start of the meeting, Lacalle Pou welcomed Ghobash and his delegation, highlighting the importance of their visit to improve the relations between the two countries. He also stressed the key role of parliaments in strengthening their ties.

During the meeting, which was attended by Saeed Abdullah Saif Al Qamzi, UAE Non-Resident Ambassador to Uruguay, the two sides discussed ways of boosting the ties in all areas through mutual visits and coordination in areas of mutual concern.

They also discussed various regional and international issues and recent developments and highlighted the importance of achieving international peace, security and stability.

The Emirati delegation included the Emirati-Latin American and North American Parliaments Friendship Committee Dr. Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of the Committee; Saeed Rashid Al Abedi, Vice Chairman of the Committee; and Maryam Majid bin Thaniah, member; as well as FNC members Dr. Omar Abdel Al Rahman Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Council; Afra Al Basti, Assistant Secretary-General for Parliamentary Communication; and Tariq Ahmed Al Marzouqi, Assistant Secretary-General.

Ghobash said that the FNC delegation’s visit to Uruguay aimed to encourage parliamentary cooperation, in light of the recent challenges facing the entire world.

He also affirmed the UAE’s keenness to improve the relations between the two countries, in line with the directives of its leadership, and extended his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality he received.