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Abdullah bin Zayed receives Kaya Kallas and they discuss the UAE-European strategic relations and regional developments

ABU DHABI, 9 APRIL / WAM / His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Her Excellency Kaya Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice-President of the European Commission.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation relations between the UAE, the European Union and its member states, and to consolidate joint work in a way that contributes to the development of a fruitful and positive Emirati-European strategic partnership that serves the strategic priorities of both sides.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the visit of Her Excellency Kaya Kallas, stressing the growing and developing relations between the UAE and the European Union and its member states.

The two sides discussed the situation in the region, and the repercussions of the brutal Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and a number of brotherly and friendly countries.

His Highness expressed his thanks to Her Excellency Kaya Kalas for her full solidarity with the UAE, stressing the safety of all residents and visitors in the country.

His Highness and His Excellency Kaya Kallas reviewed the regional developments, following the announcement by His Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the importance of enhancing international cooperation and concerted regional and international efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the region.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajri, Minister of State, and His Excellency Mohammed Al Sahlawi, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union.

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