Sheikh Abdullah relayed greetings and good wishes from President Sheikh Mohamed to Mr Cassis.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets President of Switzerland and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, at Locarno, at the southern foot of the Swiss Alps. All photos: Wam
Also present were Minister of State for International Co-operation Reem Al Hashimy, Dr Hessa Al Otaiba, UAE ambassador to Switzerland, and Omran Sharaf, director of Emirates Mars Mission.
The delegation visited the headquarters of the Schindler Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah delivered a written message to the Swiss president inviting him to visit the UAE.
Sheikh Abdullah praised the progress that Switzerland has made in encouraging young people to work in the manufacturing sector.
Sheikh Abdullah was briefed on Schindler Group's specialised training programme that qualifies students to work at the company after graduation.
Sheikh Abdullah said manufacturing is an essential pillar in driving economic progress and sustainable development.
Sheikh Abdullah poses for a photograph with trainees on the Schindler graduate scheme.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Cassis sign shirts.
Sheikh Abdullah also visited the botanical garden on the Brissago Islands, in Lake Maggiore, near Locarno.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Cassis in discussion at Locarno.
Sheikh Abdullah relayed greetings and good wishes from President Sheikh Mohamed to Mr Cassis.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets President of Switzerland and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, at Locarno, at the southern foot of the Swiss Alps. All photos: Wam
Also present were Minister of State for International Co-operation Reem Al Hashimy, Dr Hessa Al Otaiba, UAE ambassador to Switzerland, and Omran Sharaf, director of Emirates Mars Mission.
The delegation visited the headquarters of the Schindler Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah delivered a written message to the Swiss president inviting him to visit the UAE.
Sheikh Abdullah praised the progress that Switzerland has made in encouraging young people to work in the manufacturing sector.
Sheikh Abdullah was briefed on Schindler Group's specialised training programme that qualifies students to work at the company after graduation.
Sheikh Abdullah said manufacturing is an essential pillar in driving economic progress and sustainable development.
Sheikh Abdullah poses for a photograph with trainees on the Schindler graduate scheme.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Cassis sign shirts.
Sheikh Abdullah also visited the botanical garden on the Brissago Islands, in Lake Maggiore, near Locarno.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mr Cassis in discussion at Locarno.
Sheikh Abdullah relayed greetings and good wishes from President Sheikh Mohamed to Mr Cassis.
