UAE, Armenia ink deal to mutually recognise driving licenses

An agreement between the UAE and Armenia will allow drivers to exchange licenses without the need for road tests in efforts of smoother mobility between the two countries.

The MoU was signed during a meeting between UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Armenian Minister of Interior Arpine Sargsyan on Tuesday. 

Both sides also discussed stepping up security cooperation between the two nations and explored ways to further strengthen collaboration in line with the vision of their leaderships.

The meeting also emphasised the vital role of joint international efforts in promoting community security and combating crime.

Earlier, the Armenian minister held bilateral talks with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.