The President of the State discusses and Macron to enhance strategic relations between the two countries

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and Emmanuel Macron, President of the friendly French Republic, discussed various paths of historical and strategic relations that bring together the two countries and the capabilities of expanding their horizons, especially in the economic, investment and cultural fields, as well as climate work, energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence and other Aspects that enhance the vision of the two countries and their aspirations towards achieving sustainable development and prosperity.

The French President welcomed during the meeting that took place at the Elysee Palace for his visit, expressing his happiness for his meeting in France … while His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to President Emmanuel Macron for the warm reception.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on them, stressing the common concern to continue consulting and working together to promote peace and stability in the Middle East and the world and cooperation in facing common challenges that constitute a global priority.

In this context, His Highness the President said that there is a fruitful cooperation between the UAE and France in many fields, foremost of which is energy and climate work, as the two countries are linked to a “comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in the field of energy” since 2022 … as they were launched during the past year ” The Emirati -French bilateral platform for climate investment “… pointing to the keenness of the two countries on the need to use the techniques of artificial intelligence in the world of development in the world and cooperation in addition to their cooperation in the field of world heritage protection and other areas that receive common attention.

His Highness said in a post on his account on the “X” website: “I met in Paris, the friend Emmanuel Macron, where we discussed the strategic relations between the UAE and France and joint work to enhance them, especially in the fields of economics, advanced technology, energy, sustainability, culture, etc. We witnessed the signing of the” UAE-French Work Framework for Cooperation In the field of artificial intelligence.

His Highness added: “We also exchanged views on common issues … UAE-French relations are historical and a model for partnership that serves development and supports peace and prosperity.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Emmanuel Macron also witnessed the signing ceremony of the “UAE -French Work Framework for Cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence”, which was signed by the UAE, His Excellency Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, head of the Executive Affairs Affairs, member of the Council of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology in Abu Dhabi and from The French side, by the Excellency Jean -Nawil Baru, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Eric Lombard, Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty.

The agreement aims to invest in a 1 GB of artificial intelligence complex in France … besides building a strategic partnership in the field of artificial intelligence and exploring new opportunities for cooperation in projects and investments that support the use of advanced chips and infrastructure for data centers and cadres development … in addition to establishing “virtual data embassies” To enable the infrastructure of artificial intelligence and cloud computing in both countries and others.

It enhances the wide range of activities and the size of the development of the infrastructure stipulated in the framework of cooperation .. The strength of the relationship between the two countries and its dynamism .. Within the framework of this cooperation, the two sides will follow the level of progress in joint projects in the field of artificial intelligence closely during the coming period.

The French President held a dinner in honor of His Highness and the accompanying delegation.

The meeting was attended by the accompanying delegation of His Highness the President of the State during the visit, which includes both Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Presidency for Special Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the State, and Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary -General For the Supreme Council of National Security, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al -Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Faisal Abdul Aziz Al -Bannai, Advisor to the President of the State for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology, Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, head of the head of the head of the head of state for strategic affairs and head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, head of the Executive Affairs Agency And Fahd Al -Raqbani, the country’s ambassador to France, and from the French side, was attended by a number of ministers and senior officials.