Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), received a delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by David McAllister. The meeting was focused on enhancing the cooperation between the UAE and the European Union.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions centered around the existing cooperation relations between the UAE and the European Union and explored ways to strengthen these ties to benefit both parties. A significant topic of conversation was the recent announcement of the launch of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and the European Union. This agreement is seen as a crucial step in advancing the cooperative relationship, especially in economic, trade, and investment areas.
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed highlighted the depth of the UAE-EU relations and their mutual commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors. The aim is to serve mutual interests and promote peace and development both regionally and globally.