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Mohammad to visit Russia on Putin invitation

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is expected to make an official visit to Moscow on Monday, Russian news agency Ria Novosti has reported.

The visit will come in response to an invitation by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the report stated, quoting a government statement.

"During the upcoming bilateral talks, issues on strengthening Russian-UAE political interaction will be discussed, as well as developments in cooperation in the trade, economic and investment spheres," the government statement said.

"Particular emphasis will be given to expanding the involvement of Russian companies in developing large projects in the UAE, especially in the oil and gas sectors and energy, as well as developing trade turnover between the countries."

Other issues to be discussed will include UAE investment in the Russian economy, including the creation of tourist and recreational zones.