In a joint statement on the occasion of Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the country
The UAE and Saudi Arabia affirm the strengthening of cooperation and economic integration to build a better future
The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed their endeavor to enhance strategic cooperation and economic, commercial and development integration to build a better future that achieves security, prosperity, comprehensive development and the aspirations of the peoples of the two countries, within the framework of the distinguished brotherly relations and the solid historical ties that unite the two countries and their brotherly peoples.
In a joint statement on the occasion of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the two countries affirmed the continuation of coordination in their positions on issues of concern to the two countries on the regional and international arenas, including It serves their interests and enhances security and stability in the region and the world.
The statement said that within the framework of the distinguished brotherly relations and the deep-rooted historical ties that unite the leaderships of Saudi Arabia and the UAE and their two brotherly peoples, and in an effort to strengthen and develop strategic cooperation and economic, commercial and development integration, towards building a better future that achieves security, prosperity, comprehensive development and the aspirations of the peoples of the two brotherly countries, and based on the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visited the UAE yesterday and the day before yesterday.
During the visit, a session of talks was held between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, during which His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated the leadership and government And the people of the UAE on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Union, praising the civilized achievements of the UAE in various fields, wishing the UAE further progress, prosperity, prosperity, security and stability under its wise leadership. And joint integration between them, as well as ways to strengthen and develop their relations and move them to broader horizons in various fields.
The two sides praised the distinguished level of cooperation between them in the political, security, military, economic and development fields, and the cooperation and integration achieved under the umbrella of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, which was established under the generous directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, affirming their determination to strengthen and develop the role of the Council in the next phase in all fields, to serve their strategic interests, embodying the wise vision of the leaderships of the two countries aimed at strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, cooperation and partnership between the two brotherly peoples.
The two sides pointed to the abundant economic potentials and distinguished opportunities for strengthening the strategic partnership and doubling joint investments, stressing the importance of highlighting the promising areas for investors in the two countries.
In the field of energy, the two sides commended the close cooperation between them, and the successful efforts of the countries of the "OPEC Plus" group, aimed at enhancing the stability of the global oil market, and stressed the importance of continuing this cooperation and the need for all participating countries to adhere to the "OPEC Plus" agreement. They also stressed the importance of studying cooperation in joint opportunities in the field of oil, gas and petrochemicals, as well as cooperation in the fields of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, strengthening cooperation in the field of trading oil products, benefiting from electrical interconnection and commercial exchange of electrical energy, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cybersecurity and industry and advanced technology.
In the field of climate change, the two parties welcomed the strengthening of the existing cooperation on the implementation of the circular carbon economy approach launched by the Kingdom during its presidency of the Group of Twenty and approved by the group as an integrated and comprehensive framework for addressing the challenges arising from greenhouse gas emissions, and managing them through available and innovative technologies, as An approach that represents an economically sustainable way of managing emissions. The UAE side noted the comprehensiveness of the local, regional and global gains of the Green Middle East initiative launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to confront the phenomenon of climate change.
The leading role played by the UAE in climate action was also commended, the most important of which is hosting the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change COP28 in 2023, which works to intensify international efforts to deal with the repercussions of climate change, and manage them through the latest technologies used in carbon separation, reuse and recycling. And store it geologically and through natural media for uptake within ecosystems.
They also stressed the strengthening of cooperation in various fields such as health, tourism, food security and human development, especially in the youth and women's empowerment sectors.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, congratulated the UAE on its successful hosting of Expo 2020 Dubai. For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Forces Armed Forces, the UAE’s support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in hosting Expo 2030.
The two sides confirmed the contents of the Al-Ula Declaration issued on January 5, 2021, which stipulated the full and accurate implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, which was approved by the Supreme Council at its 36th session in December 2015 according to a specific timetable and close follow-up, including: This is to complete the elements of economic unity and the joint defense and security systems, coordinate positions in a manner that enhances the solidarity and stability of the GCC states, and enhances their regional role through unifying political positions and developing political partnerships with the international community and regional and international organizations, and the strength and cohesion of the GCC states and unity among its members. .
The two sides also reviewed developments and issues of concern to the two countries on the regional and international arenas, and stressed the coordination of their positions to serve their interests and support and enhance security and stability in the region and the world.
In this regard, the two sides affirm their full support for all the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost of which is their right to establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, the relevant Security Council resolutions, and the references of the Madrid Conference. And other agreed international references, in a way that achieves the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people.
On the Yemeni issue, the two sides affirmed the congruence of their views on continuing their efforts to find a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the terms of reference represented in the Gulf Initiative and its executive mechanism, the outcomes of the Comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, Security Council Resolution 2216, and the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to end the Yemeni crisis, in a manner that preserves Yemen. The brother’s unity and integrity, respect for his sovereignty and independence, and rejection of any interference in his internal affairs, also stressed the need to complete the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement. We condemned the continued targeting by the terrorist Houthi militia of airports, dignitaries and vital installations in the Kingdom.
On the Lebanese issue, the two sides stress the need to carry out comprehensive political and economic reforms to ensure that Lebanon can overcome its crises, confine arms to the legitimate state institutions, and that Lebanon will not be a starting point for any terrorist acts and an incubator for organizations and groups that target the security and stability of the region such as the terrorist Hezbollah, and a source of the drug scourge that threatens the safety of societies. in the region and the world.
The two sides welcomed the success of the electoral process in Iraq, and express their wishes for the formation of an Iraqi government that will continue to work for the security, stability and development of Iraq, the eradication of terrorism, and the cessation of foreign interference in its internal affairs.
The two sides also welcomed the understandings reached by the parties to the transitional phase in Sudan, and affirmed their continued support for everything that would achieve security and stability in Sudan, and their wishes to Sudan and its brotherly people for stability and prosperity.
They also stressed the importance of dealing seriously and effectively with Iran’s nuclear and missile file with all its components and its repercussions in a manner that contributes to achieving regional and international security and stability, emphasizing the principles of good neighborliness and respect for UN resolutions and international legitimacy, and sparing the region from all destabilizing activities and interventions, and they demand in this regard the concerned parties Taking into account the interests, security and stability of the countries of the region.
The two sides also affirm that a political solution is the only solution to the Syrian crisis, and in this regard they support the efforts of the United Nations and its Special Envoy to implement the relevant international resolutions, foremost of which is Security Council Resolution No. 2254, and to stop regional interventions and projects that threaten Syria's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and affirmed their support By the side of the Syrian people and the need to support international humanitarian efforts in Syria.
and in relation to Afghanistan;
The two sides stressed the need to support security and stability in Afghanistan and not allow the existence of safe havens for terrorists and extremists in it. The two sides condemned any acts aimed at recruiting Afghan refugees in the various conflict areas. The two sides expressed the importance of supporting relief efforts and humanitarian work in Afghanistan. In this regard, the UAE side valued the invitation The Kingdom will convene an extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation countries to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, which will be held in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on December 19, 2021. The Saudi side also praised the efforts of the UAE in the evacuation operations from Afghanistan.
On the Libyan issue, the two sides express their welcome to the Libyan and UN efforts to support the implementation of the agreed political outcome, and call for enabling the brotherly Libyan people to achieve their aspirations for unity, peace and stability. They also stressed the need to withdraw mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libya.
Mohamed bin Zayed bids farewell to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, left the country yesterday, after a two-day official visit to the country.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was seen off at the presidential airport in the capital, Abu Dhabi.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President The Cabinet, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and a number of sheikhs.
• Emphasizing the importance of dealing seriously with Iran's nuclear and missile file, in order to achieve regional and international stability.
• The two sides stressed the need to support security and stability in Afghanistan, and not to allow the existence of safe havens for terrorists and extremists there.
• Emphasizing the need to carry out comprehensive reforms to ensure that Lebanon overcomes its crises, and confines arms to legitimate state institutions.
• The Emirates and Saudi Arabia affirm their support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost of which is their right to establish an independent state.
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