Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in discussions with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, focusing on bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place in Abu Dhabi, where Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Metsola's visit. They explored avenues to strengthen relations at various levels to serve mutual interests. Highlighting the evolving ties, Sheikh Abdullah noted the recent launch of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between the UAE and the EU as a sign of mutual commitment to prosperous cooperation across multiple sectors.
Sheikh Abdullah also acknowledged the deepening relationship between the Federal National Council (FNC) and the European Parliament. This was underscored by a high-level parliamentary event in the UAE featuring a special UAE-EU session chaired by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the FNC, and attended by Metsola.
Additionally, the discussions covered the serious developments in the Middle East and their implications for regional peace and security. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the vital role that parliaments play in supporting diplomatic efforts to consolidate peace and stability and in safeguarding both regional and international security.
The meeting was also attended by Saqr Ghobash, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Mohamed Ismail Al Sahlawi, UAE Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union.