His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, in Abu Dhabi.
During the meeting, the two senior diplomats signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership in the energy sector between the two countries.
They reviewed the outcomes of the official visit by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to the Republic of Cyprus last December, highlighting its role in strengthening cooperation and advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership across multiple sectors.
The discussions also covered ways to expand collaboration in key areas, including the economy, trade and investment, renewable energy, and technology.
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed welcomed Dr. Kombos and congratulated him on the occasion of the Republic of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. They also discussed the importance of the strategic relations between the UAE and the European Union.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the depth of the strategic relations between the UAE and Cyprus, which, he said, are founded on mutual trust, respect and shared visions, noting that the UAE–Cyprus comprehensive strategic partnership provides an important framework for strengthening cooperation across various fields, supporting sustainable development plans in both countries for the common good their peoples.
The meeting, which was attended by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, also addressed a number of regional and international issues of shared interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and the importance of supporting efforts to promote lasting security and stability in the region.
