UAE and Costa Rica agree to cooperate on development + government work: The UAE and Costa Rica signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at growing bilateral cooperation in development and government work during a visit by an Emirati delegation to the country, Wam reports. The delegation also met with several Costa Rican ministers — including the ministers of security, information, and planning — to discuss strengthening cooperation on several sectors.

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed congratulated Badr Abdel Aty on his appointment as Egypt’s new Foreign Minister, Wam reports. The two officials discussed in a phone call strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation between the UAE and Egypt as well as regional and humanitarian matters, including achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and increasing humanitarian aid to its population.

ALSO- The UAE allocated land for Uzbekistan to establish its embassy in the country to strengthen bilateral relations, Wam reports.