Sheikh Mohamed’s state visit to France: UAE President honoured at banquet after several agreements signed

Sheikh Mohamed’s state visit to France: UAE President honoured at banquet after several agreements signed

Paris: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday attended a banquet in his honour hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The dinner followed the signing of two energy agreements between the UAE and France, as well as the launch of the UAE-France Business Council, all witnessed by the two leaders. Several other agreements were also signed. During the dinner, held at Palace of Versailles, Sheikh Mohamed extended thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome extended to the UAE delegation. He said that Emirati-French ties were based on confidence, credibility and mutual respect. “It is true that we have political and economic ties, but our cultural cooperation represents our utmost collaboration and this mirrors the quality of this strategic partnership.” The UAE President expressed his confidence that through joint action, the two countries can provide more opportunities for enhancing in their relations, and jointly contribute to establishing peace and security in the region and the world. President Macron welcomed Sheikh Mohamed to France and expressed his happiness at meeting him, describing the visit as ‘historic’. Earlier on Monday, Sheikh Mohamed and Macron witnessed the signing of two agreements, the first a Comprehensive Strategic Energy Partnership (CSEP)