His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met in Brussels the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell.
During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the UAE and the European Union, especially with regard to the International Expo 2020 Dubai, which is hosted by the country during the period from October 2020 to April 2021.
The two sides discussed developments in the region and a number of regional and international issues of common concern, especially developments in Libya, Iran, Iraq and Yemen.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the UAE’s keenness to enhance its bilateral relations with friendly European Union countries, in addition to supporting joint cooperation in all fields.
For his part, Josep Borrell welcomed the visit of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation, stressing the importance of this visit in enhancing cooperation between the two sides. He praised the pioneering position that the UAE enjoys at the regional and international levels and the development achievements it has achieved in all fields.