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UAE, France ink military cooperation agreement

The UAE and France signed Tuesday at Al Mushref Palace a military cooperation agreement for boosting military cooperation between the two friendly countries.
UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed on part of the UAE, while French Defence Minister Herve Morin, signed on behalf of France.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of French defence minister, adding that : "This agreement is one dimension of joint cooperation between the two countries in different fields".

He cited the bilateral relations and growing military cooperation as examples.

On his part, Morin lauded the level of military cooperation between the UAE and France, adding that "France is keen to further bolster this cooperation".

He thanked the government of UAE for the warm reception accorded to him and the accompanying delegation. (WAM)

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