The President of the State, Australia, a recognition of the Palestinian state, embodies awareness of the foundations required to achieve peace in the region

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him”, and Anthony Al -Baniz, discussed the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, various aspects of bilateral relations, especially economic and development, and ways to enhance them within the framework of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement between the two countries.

His Highness the President of the State – during the meeting that took place today at the Beach Palace in Abu Dhabi – welcomed the Australian Prime Minister, stressing the durability and development of Emirati relations – their development over the past decades, especially in the fields of future economy, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, education and other sectors that represent developmental priorities for the two countries.

His Highness the President of the State said that the relations of the UAE and Australia are not limited to political and economic aspects only, but also extend to the cultural and educational fields, which is a cultural bridge for acquaintance and understanding between their peoples.

The meeting also touched on a number of regional and international issues of common concern .. In this context, His Highness expressed his appreciation for Australia’s recognition of the Palestinian state, stressing that this position embodies awareness of the foundations required to achieve peace in the region, foremost of which is the establishment of the Palestinian state according to the principle of “the two -state solution”.

For his part, His Excellency Anthony Al -Baniz, Australian Prime Minister, praised the development witnessed by the relations between the UAE and Australia, stressing the proceeding of its strengthening and pushing it forward.

The two sides expressed their keenness to continue achieving the goals of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement signed by the two countries during the past year, looking forward to contributing to achieving a qualitative shift in their economic relations.

They also confirmed their common interest in strengthening their development partnerships and investing all the opportunities available in this regard for the benefit of development and prosperity in the two countries.

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Presidential Bureau for Special Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the State and a number of ministers and senior officials in the state … was also attended by the accompanying delegation of the Australian Prime Minister.