HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, discussed with Sam Mostyn, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia various aspects and opportunities for strengthening relations between the UAE and Australia.
As well as ways to develop and expand their cooperation, particularly in development-focused areas.
Details About the Meeting of UAE President and Australia Governor-General
The meeting comes within the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
During the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed the Governor-General and her accompanying delegation to the UAE, wishing Australia and its people continued progress and prosperity.
His Highness and the Governor-General reviewed regional and international issues of mutual concern.
With a focus on the developments in the Middle East.
They emphasized the importance of promoting regional stability and supporting a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region.
They also stressed the need to reinforce peaceful solutions to global conflicts through dialogue.
Celebrating 50 Years of UAE-Australia Relations
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan noted that the UAE and Australia’s celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year.
Those relation were established in 1975.
This occasion reaffirm their mutual commitment to further develop these ties in a way that supports shared growth.
His Highness pointed out that UAE-Australia relations are rich and steadily evolving.
The UAE is keen to advance them and invest in available opportunities.
Especially in future economy sectors, trade, investment, sustainability, culture, education, food security, and technology.
Based on its approach of building bridges of developmental cooperation for the benefit of all.
Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation in priority development areas for both countries to ensure prosperity for their peoples.
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
They highlighted the significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed last year.
As it is an effective and essential framework for joint action to advance UAE-Australia economic relations.
Besides expanding trade and investment horizons between the two nations.
It also aims to create favorable conditions for the business communities in the UAE and Australia.
This increases collaboration, investment, and joint project development.
For her part, the Governor-General of Australia expressed her gratitude to HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warm welcome.
She also praised the development of bilateral relations and the mutual commitment to enhancing them for the benefit of both countries.
Who attended UAE President Meeting with the Governor-General of Australia?
The meeting was attended by:
- HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region
- HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
- HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs
- H.E Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the President
- H.E Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications
- H.E Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State
- H.E Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Presidential Office for Strategic Affairs and the Abu Dhabi Executive Office
- And a number of senior officials, alongside the Australian delegation.
