The UAE mediated the first prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine in 2025, with the two countries swapping 25 prisoners each, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. The total number of captives swapped through UAE mediation exceeded 2.4k over the course of the ongoing conflict. The story also got ink in Reuters.

ALSO- UAE-Uzbekistan discuss strengthening ties: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Abu Dhabi yesterday and talks centered around cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, renewable energy, and sustainability, Wam reports. The two leaders also touched on regional and global security issues and emphasized the need for cooperation to promote stability.

Lots of UAE-Uzbekistan cooperation ahead: Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan inked several agreements with his Uzbekistani counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov during the visit, Wam reports. The agreements span sectors including industry, technology, diplomacy, culture, investment protection and promotion, mining, agriculture and food security, defence and security industries, and justice.

ALSO WORTH NOTING-

  • UAE-Japan space partnership: The Emirati and Japanese sides discussed boosting cooperation in the space sector under a planned memorandum of cooperation. (Wam)
  • Finnish PM Petteri Orpo inaugurated the new Finnish Embassy headquarters in Abu Dhabi. (Wam)
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