Abdullah bin Zayed Meets Finnish FM Elina Valtonen
Helsinki, The Gulf Observer: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a bilateral meeting in Helsinki yesterday with Elina Valtonen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland.
During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation in various sectors aligned with the developmental priorities of both countries. They also deliberated on strengthening collaboration across multiple fields.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized that the UAE-Finland relationship has witnessed continuous growth and constructive cooperation over the past 50 years. He reiterated the mutual commitment to further advancing this distinguished partnership, ensuring greater development and prosperity for the people of both nations.
The discussions also addressed regional and global developments, with both ministers exchanging views on key international issues.
The meeting was attended by high-level UAE officials, including:
- Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation.
- Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State.
- Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs.
- Amina Mahmoud Fikri, UAE Ambassador to Finland.
- Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister for Advanced Science and Technology.
- Omar Saif Ghobash, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and UAE Non-resident Ambassador to the Vatican.
The meeting reflected the shared determination of both countries to foster deeper cooperation, further strengthening their long-standing diplomatic ties and working together on issues of regional and global importance.
