UAE, Egypt FMs discuss Gaza and bilateral ties: Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati in Abu Dhabi to discuss improving bilateral cooperation in development-focused sectors, state news agency Wam reports. The two sides also reviewed regional developments, including the Gaza crisis, and stressed the need for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery.

Al Nahyan also met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and coordination to improve regional security, Wam reports. They also reaffirmed the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, the entry of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.

MEANWHILE- The government of Ras Al Khaimah and the city of Moscow inked an agreement to enhance cooperation in several key sectors, including technology, trade, investment, culture, sports, and education, Wam reports. The agreement also focuses on joint efforts in digital transformation, smart cities, telecommunications, IT, transportation, infrastructure, urban planning, and environmental sustainability.

AND- UAE and Indonesia establish several cooperation agreements: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation across several sectors, Wam reports. Discussions focused on the economy, investment, renewable energy, sustainability, environment, and food security, with several agreements struck across these sectors.

OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-

  • Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, energy, investment, manufacturing, logistics, technology, and healthcare, with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal yesterday during his visit to India. (Statement)
  • President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and sustainable development. (Wam)