AFP, Abu Dhabi :
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed deals worth over $1.3 billion with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, wrapping up a tour of the Gulf where he also courted investment in Saudi Arabia.
A day after inking a major oil cooperation deal with Riyadh, Putin was greeted by Abu Dhabi’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
“You will not be disappointed by your Russian partners,” Putin said.
The pair struck six agreements, including one on shared investments between Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and the Emirati investment fund Mubadala.
Deals worth more than $1.3 billion, notably in the energy, advanced technology and health sectors, were tabled during Putin’s visit, according to the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed deals worth over $1.3 billion with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, wrapping up a tour of the Gulf where he also courted investment in Saudi Arabia.
A day after inking a major oil cooperation deal with Riyadh, Putin was greeted by Abu Dhabi’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
“You will not be disappointed by your Russian partners,” Putin said.
The pair struck six agreements, including one on shared investments between Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and the Emirati investment fund Mubadala.
Deals worth more than $1.3 billion, notably in the energy, advanced technology and health sectors, were tabled during Putin’s visit, according to the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).
