President Sheikh Mohamed meets Turkish Foreign Minister to strengthen bilateral ties

Abu Dhabi hosted a crucial meeting on Monday between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, reinforcing the strong diplomatic relationship between the two nations. Mr Fidan conveyed President Erdogan's warm wishes for the UAE's ongoing prosperity and advancement. In return, Sheikh Mohamed asked Mr Fidan to relay his best wishes and hopes for continued progress and prosperity for Turkey and its citizens.

The two leaders discussed specific areas of cooperation and examined methods to fortify the bond between their countries. They addressed regional and international matters, highlighting the significance of maintaining security, stability, and enduring peace in the Middle East. In May, Sheikh Mohamed and Erdogan had already explored strategies to deepen economic ties, which became effective in March 2023.

This conversation was a follow-up to a meeting held in Turkey by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, the UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, during which the region's security and stability were also discussed.

During Monday's session, senior UAE officials including Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra region Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Authority for People of Determination Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak were present.

This meeting marked a significant step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and promote regional stability.