July 17 2022 12:47
French politicians praised the choice of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, France as his first official international destination, stressing that they look at the choice with appreciation, respect and gratitude.
Jean-Paul Mattei, head of the Center Group in the French Parliament, said in an interview with the Emirates News Agency, “We are grateful to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for choosing France as the destination for his first official foreign visit since he took power in the UAE. His Highness is a dear guest to us and we got to know him.” More during his previous visits to France when he was crown prince.
He added, “Our French-Emirati relations are distinguished and successful, and we have a strong and solid partnership with our Emirati friends that includes all fields, including the economy, defense, culture, heritage protection and climate, but we consider culture the cornerstone of these distinguished relations.”
He said: “French culture, as you know, is universal and finds a wide resonance with the Emirati people, and we, as Frenchmen, draw from the Emirati culture and draw inspiration from it.” He pointed out that “what distinguishes the UAE and France is that their relations are based on mutual respect and have succeeded in creating a balanced and constructive exchange environment. We consider the UAE a reliable strategic partner in the region.”
In turn, Castor Jean Victor, a member of the French Parliament, praised the state visit paid by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, to France, describing it as historic.
He said, “The last state visit paid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan to France was in 1991 and left a great momentum in France, and today the momentum is carried by the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Relations between France and the UAE are distinguished, the UAE is present in all They have a strong influence on international decisions, and we are proud of the strides made by the French-Emirati partnership in all fields.” Pointing out that “what distinguishes the French-Emirati partnership is that it is strategic, rich, rich and strong, and I believe that we can develop it more and more with the combined efforts of the leaders of the two countries.”
The streets of the French capital, Paris, were decorated with UAE flags ahead of the state visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, to France tomorrow, Monday.
Source: wam
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