His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, discussed with His Excellency Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the Republic of Ukraine, various aspects of relations, especially economic, investment and development relations, in addition to renewable energy, food security and other areas that serve the development priorities of the two countries.
This came during His Highness the President of the State’s reception, at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, today, of the President of the Republic of Ukraine, who is on an official visit to the country.
His Highness welcomed His Excellency the Ukrainian President and the accompanying delegation in the UAE, expressing his hope that the visit will contribute to advancing the path of relations between the two countries at various levels, wishing his country and people stability and prosperity.
In this context, His Highness stressed that the UAE attaches great importance to building effective partnerships with friendly countries of the world in various sectors to achieve common development for all.
The President of the State affirms the UAE’s keenness to support everything that would lead to a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
His Highness also stressed the UAE’s approach to supporting peaceful solutions to crises in the interest of peace and stability in the region and the world, based on its belief that development can only be achieved in the shadow of stability, stressing His Highness the UAE’s keenness to support everything that would lead to a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and continue working to mitigate its humanitarian repercussions.
His Highness the President of the State thanked His Excellency Volodymyr Zelensky for the Ukrainian government’s cooperation in making the UAE’s mediation efforts regarding the exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and the Russian Federation a success. He stressed that it embodies confidence in the UAE’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the crisis, especially on the humanitarian level.
Ukrainian President stresses keenness to develop areas of cooperation between the UAE and Ukraine
For his part, His Excellency Volodymyr Zelensky stressed his keenness to develop areas of cooperation between the UAE and Ukraine in light of the many opportunities available in various sectors. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the President of the State for the continuous UAE diplomatic efforts in exchanging prisoners and the interest shown by the UAE in the humanitarian aspects of the crisis.
His Highness the President of the State hosted a luncheon in honor of the Ukrainian President and the accompanying delegation.
The meeting was attended by: HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor; HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the State; HH Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council; HH Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment; HH Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; HH Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; HH Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the President of the State for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology; and a number of senior officials and the delegation accompanying the Ukrainian President.
