UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to begin an official visit to Russia on Thursday.
During the trip, Sheikh Mohamed will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on ways to strengthen bilateral relations.
Discussions are expected to highlight cooperation in key areas including the economy, trade, investment and energy, along with other sectors that support the two nations’ strategic partnership and shared development goals.
The two sides will also address a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest.

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