WAM Baku, June 28th, 2012 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah has arrived in the Azerbaijani to participate in the 23rd Annual Session of the Crans Montana Forum which begins today in the "JW Marriott Hotel Absheron" in Baku.

The Forum which will continue until the first of July is held under the theme "Dealing with a changing world." Upon his arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport here in Baku, Al Sharqi was received by Salem Khalifa Al Ghafli, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan and a number of officials.

He is accompanied by a delegation comprising of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al- Sharqi, Chairman of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority and Salem Al Zahmi Director of the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Fujairah.

The Crans Montana Forum is an International Organization whose importance and prestige have been well-established since 1986. It is formally recognized by all the major International Organizations and works closely with them. The philosophy of the Founding Fathers has always been to build a more Humane World: "Committed to a more Humane and Impartial World".

The Crans Montana Forum works for the promotion of international cooperation and contributes to global growth while ensuring a high level of stability, equity and security. Our aim is also to foster the best practices and ensure a global dialog.

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