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UAE Supports Armenia in the Fight with the Pandemic

President Armen Sarkissian recently held a phone conversation Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. Along with other issues pertinent to the relations of the two countries, the President of Armenia and the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi discussed the situation created by the pandemic of the coronavirus in their respective countries and the world at large. The interlocutors stressed the importance of cooperation of the two countries in the fight against the pandemic. The Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi noted that the UAE is ready to assist Armenia in every possible way. After the phone call, the list of necessary medical supplies prepared by the RA Ministry of Health was passed on to the UAE side.

As a result of the agreement between President Armen Sarkissian and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today a special flight delivered medical supplies for the fight against the pandemic of the coronavirus. The whole cargo is a gift of the government and people of the UAE as token of friendship and special attitude toward Armenia as well as a testimony of the warm relations existing between the President of Armenia and leadership of the UAE.

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Armenia Muhammad Al Zaabi noted that the gift was sent on behalf of President Armen Sarkissian’s old friend Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the people and government of the friendly Armenia. "The United Arab Emirates is honored to fulfill its pledge to support and provide humanitarian assistance to friendly states and help them in fighting the coronavirus. This assistance comprises medical supplies. It testifies to close relations between Armenia and the United Arab Emirates," the Ambassador said. "We want all countries of the world to unite in the fight against this pandemic. We appreciate all efforts of the government of Armenia to fight the coronavirus." The Head of the Presidential Administration Emil Tarassian noted that recently President Armen Sarkissian has been having active contacts with the heads of various states and international organizations to discuss issues related to the prevention of the spread of the pandemic and avenues to mitigate its consequences.

"Similar discussions were held also with Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and today a special flight has delivered humanitarian assistance – medical supplies and protective means the list of which was prepared by the RA Ministry of Health. The assistance is provided personally by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi as a testimony of friendly relations existing between the two countries," Emil Tarassian noted.

The President of Armenia will continue his discussions and conversations with international partners related to containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, issues pertinent to the fight and cure for the illness, cooperation and assistance.


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