The UAE and the Hellenic Republic have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Georgios Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, in Abu Dhabi to explore cooperation.
The two top diplomats explored opportunities to further advance cooperation across several key sectors, including economic, investment, trade, and energy, in a manner that serves the shared interests of both nations and promotes prosperity and well-being for their peoples.
UAE-Greece relations have been steadily improving over recent years, and they have been marked by strong political, economic, and cultural ties. Both countries have a mutual interest in addressing challenges related to security, including counterterrorism, maritime security, and political stability in the wider region.
The UAE is one of Greece’s top trading partners in the Middle East, with significant exports from Greece, including food, beverages, agricultural products, and pharmaceuticals.
During the meeting, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed emphasized the depth of the strategic relations between the UAE and Greece, which, he said, are built on a solid foundation of trust, mutual respect, and shared interests. He highlighted the role of the comprehensive strategic partnership in supporting both countries’ developmental visions and aspirations for sustainable economic prosperity.
The meeting occasioned a discussion of the regional developments, with the two sides exchanging views on a range of international issues of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, and Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs.
