Abu Dhabi (WAM)
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, received Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, who is on a working visit to the country.
His Highness – during the meeting that took place at the Beach Palace yesterday – welcomed the German chancellor, wishing his friendly country and people continued progress and prosperity.
The two sides discussed paths of cooperation and opportunities to enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership that brings the two countries together during the next phase, especially in the economic, investment and trade fields, in addition to renewable energy, food security, advanced science and technology, and joint efforts in addressing climate change and preserving and sustaining the environment.
His Highness and the Chancellor of Germany also reviewed a number of issues and developments on the regional and international arenas and exchanged views on issues of common interest, stressing in this context that cooperation and dialogue and giving priority to diplomatic solutions are the way to address various issues and crises, continue economic growth and political stability, and achieve a better future for current and future generations.
The two sides expressed their aspiration to work together to achieve further development in the course of bilateral relations and to build on what has been achieved during the past years.
The meeting also touched on the importance of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be hosted by the UAE next year.
His Highness the President of the State also met with the economic delegation accompanying the German Chancellor, and His Highness exchanged friendly conversations with them, as the delegation participated in meetings with an Emirati economic delegation on the sidelines of the visit of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany to the country.
Attendees
The meeting was attended by H.H. Lieutenant-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court, His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to His Highness the President of the State, His Excellency Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, member of the Executive Council, and the delegation accompanying the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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