The Republic of Moldova and the United Arab Emirates signed two agreements, on the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments and on the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion. The signing ceremony took place in Chisinau on July 10, during the visit paid by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Sheik Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Moldova, IPN reports.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova Andrei Galbur said the discussions he had with the official from Abu Dhabi centered on the promotion of the political dialogue, development of cooperation in the commercial-economic sphere and strengthening of the legal framework.

“I voiced hope that we will soon sign a bilateral agreement on economic and technical cooperation, which will be used to create an intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation and will enable to set up sector working groups in his regard,” stated Andrei Galbur.

The fostering of cooperation between civil aviation agencies was a separate subject for discussion. Andrei Galbur expressed his confidence that direct flights between the Republic of Moldova and the United Arab Emirates will be launched soon.

Sheik Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said he will be happy to promote the Republic of Moldova in the region. He noted that the visa requirements for Moldovans could be abolished in the near future.