UAE President receives written message from President of Chad
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mansour and the Chadian minister discussed avenues of cooperation between the UAE and Chad and explored ways to develop them across various sectors in support of mutual interests and sustainable development in both countries.
The two sides also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and several other officials.
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