(MENAFN) The UAE is fully dedicated to further develop co-operation with the European Union (EU) based on principles of mutual respect and mutual vital interests, amid recent duel meeting in Brussels.

Additionally, the nation's minister of economy explained that this joint robust relationship will be on the back of UAE's open foreign sophisticated policy on economic and trade fields.

Furthermore, the two sides seek to open up new paths of co-operation and address current and near-future challenges that could hinder deepening of the constructive partnership between them.

"The visit will constitute an important milestone in the course of enhanced UAE-EU co-operation and partnership under the common and sincere desire to take these ties to new heights," said the minister.