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It’s a busy week for the UAE on the diplomacy front, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapping his visit in Bahrain, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meeting with his Philippine counterpart, and several other officials making the rounds throughout the week.
#1- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Bahrain yesterday, where they discussed boosting bilateral ties in economy, investment, and development, state news agency Wam reports. Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa handed the crown prince the Order of the Renaissance in recognition of their ties, according to a statement.
UAE, Bahrain take steps to boost industrial cooperation: Technical teams from the UAE and Bahrain finalized agreements to implement a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year in January, in a bid to strengthen industrial ties, the Bahrain News Agency reports. The collaboration will align Bahrain’s Takamul Program with the UAE’s National In-Country Value (ICV) Program.
Bahraini companies can now apply for certification under the UAE’s National ICV Program, granting them eligibility to participate in government procurement tenders across the UAE. Emirati companies will receive a 10% procurement preference in Bahrain’s Takamul Program, once they complete the required application process. This move is aimed at boosting cross-border business opportunities and supporting the growth of local industries in both countries.
#2- President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with his Philippine counterpart, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, during his working visit to the UAE, to discuss strengthening cooperation in various sectors, with a focus on trade, investment, and development, Wam reports. The UAE expressed its intent to continue talks with the Philippines on a trade and economic partnership agreement. Several MoUs were signed during the visit, covering areas like culture, energy transition, and mutual legal assistance.
OTHER DIPLOMACY NEWS-
- Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the phone about regional issues, focusing on Gaza and Lebanon and the need for a sustainable ceasefire in the region, as well as the ongoing crisis in Sudan. (Wam)
- Financial Affairs Minister Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini met with the World Bank’s VP for Mena Ousmane Dione to discuss strengthening collaboration between the UAE and the World Bank and fostering communication through the Finance Ministry. (Wam)
- The UAE pledged financial aid to support Azerbaijan’s humanitarian demining efforts, focusing on former conflict zones, under a new MoU. The funding will focus on boosting Anama’s technical capabilities, acquiring demining equipment, and conducting risk education programs. (Azertac)
- Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with his Swedish counterpart, Gunnar Strömer, to discuss boosting cooperation in security and combating organized crime and cybercrime. (Wam)
- The UAE and Saudi Arabia held the inaugural Joint Consular Committee session yesterday, aiming to boost consular cooperation to improve services like streamlining travel and movement procedures for citizens and residents of both nations, developing digital consular services, and resolving challenges faced by citizens abroad. (Statement)
