Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at al-Watan Palace.
The two officials discussed cooperation, joint work, and ways to enhance ties between the two countries various fields to advance their overall development efforts and interests.
Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Ahmed and expressed his pride in the constructive friendship that the UAE and Ethiopia have cultivated over the past years through dedicated work to serve the interests of their peoples and enhance security and stability in the region.
Sheikh Mohamed and the Prime Minister reviewed the progress and opportunities in the cooperation between their countries in various sectors, primarily developmental, economic, investment, and other vital industries.
The UAE-Ethiopia relations witnessed significant development during the past years, particularly in investment, agriculture, trade fields, among others.
They also exchanged views regarding the latest regional and global developments and several issues of mutual concern, especially issues related to peacemaking efforts in the Horn of Africa.
The Prime Minister briefed Shiekh Mohammed on the latest developments in the Ethiopian arena.
The Crown Prince highlighted the UAE's stance and approach to establishing peace and stability, given its firm belief that achieving development and building a better future for people requires building a solid foundation on pillars of stability, peace, coexistence, and cooperation.
He thanked the Ethiopian government for its support and condemnation of Houthis' attacks on civilian facilities in the UAE and its solidarity with the UAE in any measures taken.
He also pointed out that there is a close link between the security and stability of the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea region on the one hand and the security of the Horn of Africa on the other, calling for a unified and effective regional stance against the threat posed by the militia to the region.
Sheikh Mohamed wished success and good luck for the African Union Summit, which Ethiopia will host next February and aims to support stability, peace, security, and development in the African continent, especially since Ethiopia is a cornerstone of joint African action.
He also stressed that the UAE attaches great importance to its relations with Africa at the political, economic, trade, and developmental levels.
In turn, Abiy Ahmed lauded UAE's stances and initiatives supporting peace and stability in his country and wished continued progress and development for the Emirates.
He also praised the UAE's approach in terms of its relations with other countries, which is based on wise and balanced diplomacy.
The Prime Minister stated that UAE seeks to promote stability and peace in various countries, and its cooperation and solidarity with governments to address common challenges, and partnership and support for initiatives aimed at achieving prosperity and development for other nations.
The Prime Minister renewed his country's solidarity with the UAE in all the steps it takes to preserve its security and territorial integrity.
He also stressed that the terrorist attack poses a serious threat to regional peace and security, undermines peace efforts in the region, and violates all international and humanitarian norms and laws.
