French defense minister visits Emirates tomorrow

France's Defense Minister Alain Richard is starting tomorrow a visit to the Emirates on his way back from India.

Richard is to meet Mohammed Bin Rashed al-Maktoum the crown prince of Dubai Sheik and defense minister to discuss developing bilateral relations in the defense area and renewing the military cooperation agreement that was signed in 1995.

Richard is to discuss Emirates' needs of weapons and the French military equipment especially in area of tankers and the maritime ships - specialized in monitoring coasts and borders.