They reviewed the paths of cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries
French President receives Mohamed bin Zayed at the Elysee
Mohamed bin Zayed during a reception by the French President at the Elysee Palace.
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Mohamed bin Zayed and the French President held a session of talks, during which they discussed the development of relations between the two countries.
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Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State and President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, discussed the solid historical friendship relations and promising opportunities to develop cooperation and expand its horizons in various aspects, in light of the comprehensive strategic partnership that brings together the UAE and France, in addition to To all regional and international developments and issues of interest to the two countries.
This came during the reception of the French President at the Elysee Palace, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the accompanying delegation, who is on a state visit to the French Republic. His Highness expressed his happiness to visit the friendly French Republic and to meet again with President Emmanuel Macron.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also congratulated the French President on his country's National Day, wishing friendly France further progress and prosperity.
The French President welcomed His Highness' visit to his country, stressing that it reflects the common interest in consolidating the distinguished relations between the two countries.
He expressed his confidence that the visit constitutes a strong impetus for the strategic partnership in all its aspects.
During the meeting, His Highness, President of the State and President Emmanuel Macron reviewed the various paths of cooperation within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries, especially in the fields of investment, economic, cultural, scientific, advanced technology, renewable energy, food security, environment, climate change and other vital areas of common interest and support the two countries' aspirations for the future of better.
The two sides affirmed their common keenness to continue consultation and coordination on many issues and files of common interest.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the friendship between the UAE and France is strong and well-established since the era of the late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.
His Highness pointed out that energy in all its forms represents one of the most important areas of cooperation between the two countries. The UAE is keen to support energy security in the world in general and in friendly France in particular, noting the availability of many partnership possibilities and components between the two countries in this field.
Regarding cooperation in the field of climate change, His Highness the President said, “The UAE and France have great interest in environmental issues and confronting climate change within the framework of the (Paris Climate Agreement), and this opens the way for more joint action in this regard, especially that the UAE will host The Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP28) during 2023, and looks forward to coordinating and cooperating with your friendly country to enhance the international response to the threat to our planet represented by climate change.”
For his part, the French president expressed his happiness at the visit of His Highness the President of the State to his country, praising His Highness' choice of France as the destination for his first state visit after the election of His Highness as President of the United Arab Emirates.
"I appreciate your interest, and realize how important it is," he said.
He described the state visit of His Highness to France as historic.
The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, bestowed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, with the "Order of the Legion of Honor" of the Grand Cross, which is the highest French national decoration... in appreciation of His Highness' role in strengthening friendship and cooperation relations between the UAE and France at various levels. levels.. His Highness granted President Emmanuel Macron the "Zayed Medal", the highest civilian honor in the UAE awarded to presidents and kings who have played prominent roles in serving the two countries' relations and prosperity.
His Highness is accompanied during the visit by a delegation that includes..His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Culture and Youth, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Maryam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, and Adviser The diplomat for His Highness the President of the State, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, and the Cultural Adviser to His Highness the President of the State,Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Adviser in the Presidential Office, Muhammad Mubarak Al Mazrouei, and the State Ambassador to France, Hind Al Otaiba.
Mohammed bin Zayed:
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"Friendship relations between the UAE and France are strong and well-established since the era of the late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan."
Emmanuel Macron:
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"Mohammed bin Zayed's visit expresses the common concern to consolidate relations... and constitutes a strong impetus for the strategic partnership."
An official reception ceremony at the Palace of Invalides
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, arrived at the French National Army Museum at the "Invalides Palace" in the French capital "Paris", where His Highness began a two-day state visit to the French Republic yesterday.
An official reception ceremony was held for His Highness upon the arrival of his convoy to the Museum Square, where he was received by the French Minister of Defense Sebastien Le Connor.. He was accompanied by a group of French Republican Guard cavalry and motorbikes to welcome His Highness' visit.
The national anthem of the UAE and the French Republic was also played, and a group of honor guards lined up to salute His Highness.
The commander of the guard introduced the military units participating in the reception ceremony.
His Highness also visited the monument to Napoleon Bonaparte located in the palace.
Paris - WAM
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