UAE and France Exchange Strategic Defence Partnership Framework in Presence of Leaders
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday witnessed the exchange of the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework between the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic, aimed at further strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
The framework was exchanged by Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Catherine Vautrin, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs.
The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of an agreement on implementing arrangements related to the defence industry, marking another step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation in this strategic sector.
The agreement was exchanged by Dr Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, on behalf of the UAE, and Patrick Pailloux, Delegate-General for Armaments, on behalf of France.
The ceremony was attended by several sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.
The exchange of the framework and the defence industry agreement reflects the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership and advancing cooperation in defence-related fields.
