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President Ignazio Cassis hosted the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Ticino on 11 August. After a working lunch, they visited Schindler AG together and exchanged views on the Swiss vocational education system.
2022-08-11 17:45:14On August 11th, President Ignazio Cassis hosted the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Ticino. They visited Schindler AG and discussed the Swiss vocational education system.
The working lunch focused on the economy and finance, education, research, innovation, and sustainable development. The UAE is one of Switzerland's most important trading partners in the MENA region.
Discussions included new technologies, artificial intelligence, the war in Ukraine, and regional stability. Cassis highlighted the importance of the ceasefire in Yemen and urged further financial support from the Gulf States.
Switzerland wants to strengthen ties with the UAE in anticipation of next year's 50-year anniversary of diplomatic relations. They plan to work together during coinciding terms on the UN Security Council to promote Climate Change and Women, Peace and Security agendas.
After their talk, they visited Schindler AG in Locarno to present Switzerland's dual vocational education system. Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy will attend the film festival in Locarno's Piazza Grande at Cassis' invitation..
(Quelle:Swiss Federal Council modified with ChatGPT)
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