UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed have held talks on various aspects of bilateral relations, in addition to broader regional and international issues of mutual interest.
During the meeting held in Addis Ababa on Friday, the Ethiopian PM welcomed the UAE President, emphasizing that his visit further advances relations between the two countries.
They discussed enhancing various areas of cooperation, including economic, investment, and development ties, across all sectors to serve joint aspirations to support the development and prosperity of both nations.
They also discussed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of shared concern, emphasizing the importance of building bridges of cooperation and effective partnerships that contribute to improving the quality of life and promoting prosperity for their peoples.
Sheikh Mohamed underscored the UAE's keenness to foster collaboration with Ethiopia based on mutual trust, respect, and a commitment to achieving common interests. This reflects the UAE’s efforts to enhance its relations with other nations through partnership and cooperation across all fields to pursue collective solutions to challenges facing the international community.
He underscored that relations between the UAE and Ethiopia are growing and have witnessed significant progress in recent years, particularly in areas that serve sustainability and development in both countries.
At the end of the meeting, both parties reiterated their strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations across economic, trade, investment, and developmental areas. They expressed their shared dedication to fostering mutually beneficial cooperation that bolsters sustainable development, security, and stability across Africa.
