Abu Dhabi, Feb 20 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates and Russia on Saturday discussed ways to strengthen friendship and cooperation between them, particularly in the parliamentary domain in the best interests of the two countries.
Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) of UAE, discussed with Ilyas Umakhanov, Deputy Chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, the importance of enhancing parliamentary cooperation and exchange of visits between the two councils.
Umakhanov invited Al Qubaisi to visit Russia and the Russian Federation Council.
She praised Russia's stance of supporting the UAE over its three islands, occupied by Iran.
Umakhanov said Russia looks forward to enhance relations with the UAE, noting the multiple and available investment opportunities and potentials of the two countries in various domains.
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