YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan met with Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah on November 10. President Sargsyan highly appreciated the great contribution of the Ruler of Sharjah to the deepening of Armenian-UAE partnership in a number of spheres.

As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the Armenian President’s Office, Serzh Sargsyan pointed out with gratitude the fundamental reconstruction of Haghartsin Monastery Complex and the construction of a shrine near the complex by the direct support of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi and stated that the visit of the Sheikh to Armenia years ago left a significant impact on the relations between the two states, and the mentioned exemplary and heavenly-minded deed was the best demonstration of inter-religious dialogue and tolerance.

The Armenian President also appreciated the direct role of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi in opening a trade and economic center of Armenia in Sharjah and attached a special importance to that act in terms of developing and deepening bilateral trade and economic relations. Serzh Sargsyan noted that the center will foster the development of bilateral economic relations.

The interlocutors noted that the first direct flight between the two friendly countries was Sharjah-Yerevan- Sharjah flight, the current intensiveness of which openly documents the rise in bilateral interests.

During the meeting with the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan also referred to Armenia’s interest in activating the relations with different UAE Investment and Development Funds, for the implementation of which some agreements have already been reached in the sideline of the meeting.