The United Arab Emirates and Italy have explored ways to expand economic cooperation and deepen their strategic partnership during high-level talks held in Rome.
During a working visit to the Italian capital, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to review bilateral relations and discuss opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
The discussions focused on expanding collaboration across economic, trade, and investment sectors, while also exploring opportunities to enhance cooperation in renewable energy, innovation, and advanced technology.
Both the countries emphasized that strengthening partnerships in these areas would support sustainable economic growth and reinforce the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Officials noted that the growing cooperation reflects the shared aspirations of the UAE and Italy to build a more prosperous and sustainable future while further strengthening their longstanding diplomatic and economic ties.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on regional and international developments, particularly the evolving situation in the Middle East following recent Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and another friendly nation.
The two sides stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to maintain regional security and stability and support conflict resolution through dialogue and diplomatic channels.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed highlighted that relations between the UAE and Italy are witnessing accelerated growth, reflecting the depth of historical ties between the two countries and their mutual commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed that the UAE attaches great importance to strengthening partnerships with friendly countries, particularly Italy, in ways that contribute to advancing sustainable development and enhancing stability and prosperity at both regional and international levels.
The meeting was attended by Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State, and Abdullah Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs.
