President of Montenegro, Filip Vujanovic, received on Monday H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who is on an official visit to Montenegro.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Montenegrin President, and expressed his keenness to continue enhancing bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, as well as his wishes for further progress and prosperity for Montenegro and its people.

President Vujanovic in return asked the UAE Minister to convey his greetings to President Sheikh Khalifa, wishing him health and happiness, and the people of the UAE further development and prosperity.

During the meeting the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between their countries and means of enhancing them, especially in the political, economic and trade fields. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of common concern.

The Montenegrin President welcomed Sheikh Abdullah's visit, stressing his country's keenness to strengthen its cooperation relations with the UAE.

Sheikh Abdullah said that relations of cooperation between the UAE and Montenegro are witnessing continuous development, especially with the constant efforts undertaken by the leadership of the two countries.

The meeting was attended by Abdul Salam Hareb Al Rumaithi, UAE Ambassador to Montenegro.