Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke yesterday at the ministry’s second reception, the state news agency Wam reported.
At the reception, under the theme Diplomacy in Support of Economic Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah said: “We meet today after an eventful year that saw huge developments in the UAE, inspired by the principles laid by the late Sheikh Zayed and maintained by President Sheikh Khalifa.
“We also meet after just celebrating two major events, the 42nd National Day anniversary and the UAE, represented by Dubai, winning the bid to host Expo 2020.
“The UAE seeks to enhance its economic competitiveness by diversifying its resources and by building a knowledge-based economy, driven by research and development to make the UAE a hub for smart economy in the region.”
Delegates present at the reception included Sultan Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy.
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