A high-level delegation from the UAE’s Ministry of Defense met with top Russian defense officials at ARMY-2021, the international military-technical forum being held in Moscow.

The UAE delegation led by Staff Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Jabri, Assistant Undersecretary for Support and Defense Industries at the Ministry of Defense, discussed with Russian officials matters of common interest between the UAE and Russia.

Both parties appreciated the excellent defense relations between the two countries and expressed their commitment to enhancing the ties further in all possible areas, Emirates news agency WAM reported.

Major General Al Jabri also conveyed the greetings from the UAE leadership to the Russian leadership and their people.

The UAE delegation participated in the official opening ceremony of ARMY-2021, which is taking place from 22nd to 28th August at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow.

More than 800 members of 35 foreign delegations are participating in the event, according to the organizers.

The UAE delegation also toured the exhibition and explored the latest defense equipment and products.