The United Arab Emirates plans to open a diplomatic mission to Ukraine in 2013, the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine press service informs.
"The UAE party reaffirmed its willingness to open its diplomatic mission to Ukraine next year," the press office informs.
On Monday, foreign minister Kostyantyn Hryshchenko met with UAE foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the meeting the parties discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation and current international issues.
The ministers chaired the 2nd meeting of the Intergovernmental Ukrainian-UAE commission on trade and economic cooperation.
The parties discussed the mechanisms of cooperation in the fields of industry, agriculture, investment, energy, aircraft, transportation, banking, education and healthcare.
