The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a protocol to waive pre-entry visas between the UAE and Armenia for stays of up to 90 days, facilitating easier movement of citizens of the two countries.

 

The protocol will enter into force after the exchange of diplomatic notifications between the two countries in the coming months, said a Wam news agency report.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Karen Grigorian, Ambassador of Armenia to the UAE.

 

Belhoul reiterated that the decision demonstrates the strength of relations between the UAE and Armenia, which were founded on the spirit of mutual understanding and respect, and in line with the aspirations and directives of the leadership of both countries to further develop relations that will contribute to mutual goals and interests.