UAE, Ethiopia Stress Importance of Enhancing Cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. WAM
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UAE, Ethiopia Stress Importance of Enhancing Cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. WAM

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.



Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

In an effort to strengthen the partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government approved on Wednesday the establishment of a higher joint coordination council.

On September 10, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty held a joint news conference with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which he announced that the two countries were in the final stages of launching the Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He emphasized that the council would serve as a comprehensive framework for deepening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in politics, economics, trade, development, and investment, aligning with the interests of both nations’ peoples.

In its Wednesday session, Egypt’s Cabinet approved the decision to establish the council. According to a government statement, the body will seek to “intensify communication and enhance cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in areas of mutual interest.”

The council, as outlined by the statement, will include ministers and officials from both countries covering relevant sectors. It will convene regular meetings alternately in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with provisions for extraordinary meetings as needed.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Ayman Mohseb, deputy chairman of the Arab Affairs Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives, said that the move reflects the advanced level of partnership between the two nations, describing the council as a “cornerstone for activating relations and expanding cooperation in various fields.”

“This step will significantly advance cooperation across diverse domains, driven by the political will of the two countries’ leaderships,” Mohsab said, adding that the new body would facilitate coordination between Cairo and Riyadh on a wide range of regional issues and areas of mutual interest.

During a meeting with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “pride in its historic relations with Saudi Arabia, both at the leadership and popular levels, and across all sectors.”