ABU DHABI — Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the armed forces in the United Arab Emirates, received on Sunday Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, who was on an official visit to the UAE.

The two leaders discussed continuing friendship and cooperation, as well as the means of developing relations in a way that achieves the mutual interests of the two countries and their peoples. Also, a number of regional and international issues of common interest were reviewed.

The crown prince of Abu Dhabi and the Armenian president also discussed various aspects of cooperation between the two countries, especially development, economics, and investments that serve the development processes in the UAE and Armenia.

The two sides exchanged views on an array of issues and topics of common concern, including the two countries' efforts to confront the COVID-19 pandemic and the possibilities for expanding cooperation between the two countries in this regard. They also discussed the latest developments in the Central Asian and Caucasus regions.

In this regard, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed affirmed the UAE’s support for the ceasefire agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and hoped that the "comprehensive ceasefire"

He said that the agreement between the two countries — both friends to the UAE — would be a step toward a lasting, stable peace that turns the page on this conflict and reinforces the foundations of stability in the Caucasus.

For his part, President Sarkissian expressed his thanks to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his support and enhancement of relations between the two countries at all levels, stressing his keenness to strengthen these relations, which are growing in various fields.

President Sarkissian also expressed his appreciation for the role the UAE plays in providing support and aid to various countries and peoples, especially during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the world.

UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan also attended the meeting. — WAM