The Government of Abu Dhabi and Moscow signed a Program of Cooperation to strengthen, deepen and broaden bilateral ties, exchange experiences and increase investments in various vital sectors, including economic, cultural, health, education and infrastructure.
The agreement was signed by H.E. Falah Al Ahbabi, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), and Mr. Sergei Cheryomin, Minister of the Government of Moscow, Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow.
H.E Falah Al Ahbabi stressed that the cooperation comes within the framework of well-established economic relations, making extensive use of their technical skills to provide services and projects that are commensurate with global changes and improve the quality of life and safety of the residents in the cities.
Through this collaboration, both sides seek to boost trade between them and attract investment, in addition to encouraging economic and innovative projects and joint activities, including work sponsored by relevant trade unions, associations and chambers of commerce, in order to forge closer economic ties between the business communities.
The deal also aims to strengthen collaboration between leading academic and research institutions in the field of culture and the arts, as well as to participate in and exchange experiences in cultural events such as museums and libraries, music, theatre, films.
H.E. Falah Al Ahbabi Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council Chairman – DMT
“Our leadership is keen, as part of their strategic vision, to establish and strengthen international partnerships in support of sustainable growth objectives, seeking future projects that create more opportunities and embracing the use of modern technologies to enhance the prospects of cooperation between the two cities. The UAE and Abu Dhabi have great capabilities in all fields, which have played a major role in strengthening the UAE’s position as a leading global intellectual, cultural and scientific power.”
The Program of Cooperation will kick off partnerships in the field of health care and the exchange of good practices and experiences related to the organization of health services and the provision of medicines, as well as participation in scientific and research events and work on innovative technologies.
The collaboration seeks to develop new educational technologies and teaching methods, including digital education. It also focuses to develop infrastructure and public transport systems, construction techniques, control and monitoring systems, advanced automation techniques, the development of basic utilities, water supply networks, sewage systems, electricity and street lighting, land use planning, reorganization and revitalization of areas, and the design of public spaces and parks.
