On Thursday, September 7, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, as part of her official visit to the UAE.
During the meeting at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi...
The two sides discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint work between the UAE and the EU.
His Highness has also emphasized the importance of strengthening this cooperation to serve the common interests of the two sides.
Furthermore, they reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, and exchanged views on them.
In fact the UAE and the EU have a long history of cooperation in a variety of areas.
Including trade, investment, energy, and technology.
The UAE and the EU presidents stressed the importance of strengthening international cooperation.
The meeting touched on the COP28 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Mentioning that the UAE will host COP28 at the end of this year, in November 2023.
However, the UAE is a strong supporter of international efforts to combat climate change.
The country is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
In addition to that, it is expected that COP28 conference will be a major opportunity for the UAE to showcase its leadership on climate action.
Also the two sides stressed the importance of strengthening international cooperation.
In order to find effective solutions to common global challenges.
Including climate action and the achievement of sustainable development goals and economic prosperity.
Relations between the UAE are important.
The meeting reflects the importance of the relations between the UAE and the EU.
Since they date back more than 40 years.
It also reaffirms the commitment of the two sides to strengthen joint cooperation in various fields.
In a way that serves their common interests and promotes peace, security and prosperity in the region and the world.
A number of Emirati officials from various government agencies have attended the meeting.
As well as the delegation accompanying the President of the European Commission.
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