UAE President and Russian President Putin Discuss Bilateral Relations
Moscow, The Gulf Observer: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, convened today at the Kremlin to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two nations during Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to Russia.
The leaders reviewed the progress of UAE-Russian relations in recent years, focusing on key areas such as economy, trade, investment, space, and energy. Both presidents reiterated their commitment to advancing these ties across various sectors.
The discussions also included topics related to the BRICS Summit, emphasizing the group’s role in promoting collective international efforts towards shared global objectives. Sheikh Mohamed commended President Putin for his leadership of BRICS during its current session and extended his best wishes for Russia’s ongoing presidency of the group.
Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to building effective partnerships with other countries and enhancing multilateral cooperation aimed at achieving sustainable development and prosperity for all.
The two leaders exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern. In this context, Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the UAE’s consistent approach in supporting global peace and stability efforts, advocating for peaceful solutions to conflicts.
Regarding the situation in the Middle East, Sheikh Mohamed underscored the importance of preventing the escalation of regional conflicts that threaten security and stability. He called for a clear political horizon to achieve a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, ensuring security for all parties involved.
President Putin welcomed Sheikh Mohamed to Russia and expressed his appreciation for the UAE’s recent mediation efforts, which facilitated the successful exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. In response, Sheikh Mohamed thanked the Russian government for its cooperation, acknowledging that their collaboration was instrumental to the success of the initiative. He reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to continuing its humanitarian efforts in this area.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State. Other attendees included Faisal Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Mohamed Al Abbar, Chairman of Eagle Hills; and Dr. Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation, alongside several Russian ministers and senior officials.
