CARACAS (WAM)
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros received UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, during the UAE delegation's visit to several Latin American countries.
Al Zeyoudi conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, wishing Venezuela continued progress and prosperity.
President Maduro reciprocated the greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and expressed his sincere wishes for the safety and well-being of the UAE and its people following the recent heavy rains.
He also wished the UAE continued progress, prosperity, and well-being.
President Maduro emphasised his country's desire to strengthen cooperation with the UAE across various fields.
He praised the UAE's role in promoting international stability and prosperity, fostered by its strong global relations.
During the visit, Dr. Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuelan Vice President, received Dr. Al Zeyoudi.
During their meeting, they discussed enhancing bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, including investment, trade, and the economy.
Maduro and Rodríguez highlighted the importance of these meetings in promoting UAE-Venezuela cooperation across various fields.
Moreover, they expressed a shared commitment to advancing ties for the benefit of both nations.
Held at the Presidential Palace in Caracas, the meetings were attended by ministers and senior officials from both countries.
Furthermore, Al Zeyoudi and his delegation met with Venezuelan ministers, government officials, and private sector representatives to solidify economic ties.
The UAE delegation's visit to Venezuela is part of a wider tour of Latin America.
Over the past two days, the UAE signed comprehensive economic partnership agreements with Costa Rica and Colombia, aiming to expand trade and investment and drive economic growth in both regions.