UAE President Receives Turkish Foreign Minister, Discusses Bilateral Ties and Regional Developments
Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister His Excellency Hakan Fidan at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments.
At the outset of the meeting, Foreign Minister Fidan conveyed the greetings of Turkish President His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed requested him to convey his warm regards to President Erdoğan, along with his best wishes for further growth and development in Türkiye.
The discussions focused on relations between the UAE and Türkiye and ways to further strengthen cooperation across a range of fields. Both sides underscored their shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties within the framework of the strategic partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
The meeting also addressed developments in the Middle East, particularly ongoing efforts to uphold the ceasefire in Gaza and respond to the worsening humanitarian situation. The two sides emphasized the urgent need to ensure the rapid, safe, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians in need.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Foreign Minister Fidan reaffirmed the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region. They stressed that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to ensuring long-term regional stability and fulfilling the aspirations of the region’s peoples for security, development, and prosperity.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; and a number of senior officials.
