UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, for a high-level bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening diplomatic and bilateral ties between the two nations.
His Highness and the Foreign Minister of Turkey exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings, conveying their best wishes for continued wellbeing and prosperity for their two countries and peoples and for peace and stability worldwide.
During the meeting, the Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, and his wishes for the UAE’s continued prosperity. His Highness asked him to convey his greetings to the Turkish President, along with his wishes for further progress and prosperity for Turkey.
Hakan Fidan reiterated Turkey’s condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, noting that they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international law and pose a threat to regional stability.
The meeting also addressed the ongoing military escalation in the region and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability. Both sides underscored the need to halt the escalation and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further tensions and crises.
The meeting was attended by HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affair, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President, and a number of senior officials.
