A strong and distinguished relationship between the two leaders

The meeting of Mohammed bin Zayed and Putin... an exceptional visit to the man of "decisive political solutions"

Mohammed bin Zayed during his meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg.

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The visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, to the Russian capital, Moscow, and his meeting with President Vladimir Putin, is of high importance, and the visit acquires a great historical dimension, as it comes in light of a very sensitive international circumstance, on the one hand, on the one hand. The Ukrainian crisis, which negatively affected all aspects of life around the world, with the increasing pace of military escalation between Russia and Ukraine on the one hand, and Russia and the West in general on the other.

Although the visit was scheduled in advance, within the framework of bilateral relations between the two countries, it represents a very important diplomatic station, especially in light of the Western restrictions on Russia, and the closure of channels of communication with its President, Vladimir Putin, amid a complete absence of any effective political solutions to the Ukrainian crisis. .

In the midst of this general atmosphere in the world, stands out the meeting of the owner of the voice of reason and wisdom, and the man of decisive political solutions, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with President Putin, to calm the atmosphere and propose solutions that defuse Western conversations about a nuclear war, especially with the UAE’s announcement of a nuclear war. Its full readiness to support efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to the crisis in Ukraine, and renewed its position of calling for diplomacy and dialogue, and respect for the rules and principles of international law.

In this context, the UAE played an important role in the prisoner exchange process between Russia and Ukraine, as a gesture to calm the atmosphere, open the way for dialogue, and push for a peaceful solution to the crisis.

The Russian side, in turn, appreciates these efforts made by the UAE, which has confirmed its readiness to continue mediation efforts.

And because the Russian leadership is well aware of the Emirati approach, and the country’s continuous endeavor, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to contribute to achieving security and stability in the region and the world, and to promote fruitful and constructive cooperation with regional and international powers, and to communicate with all parties concerned in the Ukrainian crisis to help reach a conclusion. Effective political solutions President Putin briefed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the position of the Russian side on a number of issues. His Highness discussed during the meeting the possibility of continuing dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, while President Putin stressed that Russia is interested in the continuation of the Emirati mediation efforts.

The visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to achieve positive results to reduce the military escalation and reduce the humanitarian repercussions of the crisis, in the context of seeking a political settlement to achieve global peace and security.

There is no doubt that the meeting focused on the Ukrainian crisis as a major topic for the two leaders' meeting, but there is certainly an agenda for dialogue, which includes a number of regional and international issues and developments, in addition to the friendly relations between the two countries.

The visit indicates the strong and distinguished relationship between the two leaders, and the international presence and influence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which His Highness employs in the service of humanity in general, by solving regional and international issues.

His Highness also enjoys great appreciation and warmth from the Russian leadership, which appeared on more than one occasion during the visit, when Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted his special coat to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to prevent the cold of St. Petersburg, in a sign of appreciation and attention, As announced by the spokesman for the Russian presidency, Dmitry Peskov.

President Putin also thanked His Highness, in Arabic, during their meeting in the same city.

The UAE is an important country in the region and the world, and it plays an important and pivotal role in a large number of issues, especially as it possesses exceptional leadership, vision, tools and vitality to play global roles, and to address crises that major countries have stumbled before, such as the Ukrainian crisis.

Mohammed bin Zayed enjoys an international presence and influence, which he employs in the service of humanity, by solving regional and international issues.

The Russian leadership is aware of the UAE's endeavor, headed by Mohammed bin Zayed, to contribute to achieving world security and stability.

The UAE possesses the exceptional leadership, vision, tools and vitality to play global roles. 

The UAE and Russia.. 51 years of friendship, friendliness and stability

The UAE-Russian relations will enter their 51st year next December of this year 2022, and since their establishment they have been characterized by the nature of friendship, friendliness and stability, and built on a spirit of understanding and mutual respect.

The dynamics of the UAE-Russian Intergovernmental Committee expresses the importance of economic diplomacy in drawing the map of the country's foreign policy, building bridges of economic communication between the two countries, and strengthening relations in various fields. Its outputs constitute important cooperation programs in the new economic sectors that serve the future vision of the two countries, and establish For a more diversified and sustainable path of the strategic development partnership between the two countries.

The Russian Federation is one of the most prominent economic partners of the UAE, as the two countries combine a comprehensive strategic partnership in all fields, as the economic cooperation between the two countries has achieved important leaps in its size and diversity over the past few years, in many vital sectors, such as renewable energy, space, modern technology and revolution. The fourth industrial area, as well as the successful projects and investments of the two countries’ companies in the fields of real estate, industry, food security, infrastructure, petrochemicals, ports and aviation.

The UAE market is home to more than 4,000 Russian companies, and it is a major contributor to the growth of the commercial environment in the country, and the enhancement of opportunities and partnerships in front of the two countries’ markets. their markets.

The UAE is the largest Gulf trading partner of Russia, and accounts for 55% of the total Russian-Gulf trade. The UAE ranks among the most important Arab countries in Russian trade, as it comes in second place, with total trade exchanges amounting to about 110 billion dirhams during the last 10 years, including 19 billion dirhams. AED during the year 2021 only, with a growth rate during the 10 years of 540%.

The value of non-oil trade exchange between the UAE and the Russian Federation, during the first half of this year, amounted to 7.46 billion dirhams, with a slight growth over the first half of 2021, and a growth rate of more than 80% compared to the first half of 2020, while the value of trade exchanges reached The non-oil sector during the whole of 2020 amounted to 9.4 billion dirhams.

The total value of non-oil trade exchange between the UAE and the Russian Federation during the last 10 years from 2012 to 2021 amounted to more than 110 billion dirhams, according to data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, which estimated the growth rate of trade during this period at more than 539.6%.

The UAE is Russia's largest Gulf trading partner, accounting for 55% of the total Russian-Gulf trade, and the UAE ranks among the most important Arab countries in Russian trade.

In terms of investment, the UAE is the first Arab destination for Russian investments, and accounts for 90% of Russia's total investments in Arab countries. In contrast, the UAE is the largest Arab investor in Russia, and contributes more than 80% of total Arab investments in it.

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