UAE and France sign strategic deals as Emmanuel Macron visits Expo – The National

UAE and France sign strategic deals as Emmanuel Macron visits Expo – The National

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Friday received French President Emmanuel Macron at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The meeting was also attended by business leaders and several important deals were signed for the benefit of the two countries. These included an accord between Mubadala and the French Economy Ministry, an agreement between Adnoc and Total, and the sale of French-made defence systems to the UAE.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mr Macron and conveyed to him the greetings of President Sheikh Khalifa, who wished the French leader health and happiness, and further progress and prosperity to the people of France.