In Qasr Al Watan Palace in Abu
Dhabi, Vladimir Putin held talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy
Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan.
An official meeting ceremony between
the President of Russia and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi preceded the international
consultations. Vladimir Putin and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan introduced
members of their delegations.
A package of documents was signed
following the talks.
Later, Vladimir Putin and Mohammed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured the exhibition of investment projects dedicated to cooperation between Russia and the UAE and took part in a meeting with
representatives of business circles from Russia and the UAE.
During the visit, Vladimir Putin had
a brief conversation with Hazza Al Mansouri, the first UAE astronaut.
The sides also exchanged gifts. The President of Russia presented a white gyrfalcon to the Crown Prince, and, in return,
received a model of the Qasr Al Hosn Palace, former residence of the UAE
President.