The Head of State and the Cypriot President discuss strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries

Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint work between the two countries and opportunities to enhance them, especially in the economic and development fields, in a way that serves their common interests, within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership that brings together the two countries.

This came during a session of talks held by His Highness the President of the State, with the Cypriot President at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Nicosia, as part of His Highness’s official visit to Cyprus.

His Highness said in a blog post on the “X” platform yesterday: “Today, in Cyprus, with His Excellency President Nikos Christodoulides, I discussed ways to strengthen economic and development relations and joint work, to achieve the goals of the comprehensive strategic partnership between our two countries, in addition to continuing coordination in the field of humanitarian work. The UAE’s established policy is cooperation for construction, development, peace and a better future for all countries and their peoples.”

At the beginning of the meeting, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed His Highness the Head of State, expressing his confidence that “His Highness’s visit will give a strong impetus to the course of the two countries’ relations at various levels,” praising His Highness’s keenness to strengthen these relations.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the opportunities available to develop bilateral relations in all fields, most notably economy, trade, technology and renewable energy, in addition to education, culture, tourism and other vital fields that serve mutual development in the two countries, stressing that their comprehensive strategic partnership represents an effective framework to advance bilateral relations to broader horizons during the coming period.

During the meeting, the two sides also discussed the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union during the year 2026, expressing their confidence that it will provide more opportunities for dialogue and cooperation between the UAE and the European Union for the good of all.

His Highness the President of the State stressed the strength of the UAE-Cyprus relations, which are witnessing continuous development, pointing out that the start of negotiations for the free trade agreement between the UAE and the European Union represents an important step towards opening new horizons for cooperation in the fields of economy, trade and investment between the UAE and Cyprus, with the progress of their cooperation within the broader framework of the European Union.

During the meeting, they also touched on a number of regional and international issues of common interest, most notably the developments in the Middle East region and the importance of working to consolidate the foundations of regional peace and stability. They stressed that the continued cooperation in providing humanitarian support to the residents of the Gaza Strip embodies the belief of the two countries in the importance of joint action to mitigate the humanitarian effects of crises and conflicts. They noted that the UAE and Cyprus will continue to cooperate and coordinate with partners in order to intensify aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip and make it sustainable through… All paths available in Gaza. They also stressed the necessity of opening horizons for dialogue and diplomatic solutions to resolve conflicts in the region and the world.

The talks session was attended by the delegation accompanying His Highness the President during the visit, and from the Cypriot side it was also attended by a number of ministers and senior officials.

His Highness the President left Cyprus at the end of his official visit.

His Highness arrived at the presidential palace in the capital, Nicosia, accompanied by the President of the Republic of Cyprus in his convoy.

Upon his arrival at the palace, an official reception ceremony was held for His Highness, where the national anthem of the UAE and Cyprus was played, and His Highness reviewed a group of honor guards lined up to greet His Highness.

During the ceremony, His Highness also laid a wreath on the memorial of Makarios III, the founding president of the Republic of Cyprus.

Head of State:

• The UAE’s established policy: cooperation for construction, development, peace, and a better future for all countries and their peoples.

Cypriot President:

• Mohammed bin Zayed’s visit gives a strong impetus to the course of relations between the UAE and Cyprus at various levels.