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President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Abu Dhabi, where the leaders discussed means of strengthening bilateral collaboration between the two countries, state news agency Wam reports. Starmer reportedly also met with representatives from Mubadala, aiming to establish investment, defense, and security partnerships between the countries, with a focus on funding for projects including a nuclear power plant on the coast of Suffolk in the UK — though we have not heard of any updates on that front as of yet.
This diplomatic visit is part of a wider Gulf trip — with Starmer touching down in Saudi Arabia yesterday — in which he aims to accelerate progress on the UK-GCC trade agreement potentially being signed as early as this year. The UK and GCC have held seven rounds of trade talks since 2022.
UAE, EU talk bilateral relations: Sheikh Mohamed also discussed ramping up the country’s cooperation with the EU during a phone call with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Wam reports. They also addressed shared concerns regarding the situation in Syria and the importance of dialogue, understanding, and safeguarding the country’s national institutions.
OTHER DIPLO NEWS-
- Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation between the two countries, as well as developments in key issues of interest. (Wam)
