Russia: Putin talks bilateral relations with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at MAKS

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed Al Nahyan to the MAKS-2015 air show in Zhukovsky, Moscow region on Tuesday. The crown prince arrived in Moscow on Monday before travelling to the air-expo in the Moscow region. Al Nahyan expressed his gratitude for the invitation and said he had enjoyed the Russian aerobatic performances. Putin and the crown prince are expected to discuss a wide range of issues including security in the Middle East, future investments as well as the current situation on the oil markets. Apart from Crown Prince Al Nahyan, Putin also hosted King Abdullah II of Jordan and Iranian Vice President Sorena Sattari. The International Aviation and Space Salon, known as MAKS-2015, kicked off Tuesday at the Zhukovski Airfield. It is one of the largest air shows in the world with over 400,000 attendees expected. The event showcases Russia’s aircraft manufacturing capabilities and is organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and Rostec.