UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. The President of the Emirates emphasized the need for dialogue between all parties to the Ukraine crisis.
During the meeting, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the UAE wants to play a role in strengthening the foundations of peace and stability in the world.
According to Emirates Today, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed discussed several issues and situations of mutual interest with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. Especially the recent situation of the Ukraine crisis was considered.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said that "the full support of diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Ukraine is necessary for the interests of all parties and peace and stability around the world."
He said that the volume of trade transactions with Russia has doubled to five billion dollars.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed tweeted, "Meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg." Discussed changes and various issues of mutual interest. Especially the recent situation of the Ukraine crisis and the importance of full support and support of diplomatic efforts for peace and stability around the world and the interest of all parties have been reviewed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE said in a statement that the purpose of the visit of the President of the UAE to Russia is to help reach an effective political solution to the Ukrainian crisis.
"The UAE has emphasized diplomacy, dialogue and respect for the principles of international law."
The President of Russia said that the Emirates has played an important role in the region. Moscow wants energy markets to balance supply and demand. The aim of the measures is to create stability in the energy sector.
