UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets Nigerian And Italian Leaders To Discuss Cooperation
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, recently held separate meetings with His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy. Both leaders visited the UAE to attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. His Highness expressed gratitude for their participation and highlighted the UAE's commitment to fostering international cooperation and developmental partnerships.
The discussions with both leaders focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the UAE and their respective countries. They explored opportunities for collaboration in key areas such as economy, investment, and sustainability. The conversations underscored the importance of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week as a platform for promoting global awareness on sustainability issues.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is recognised globally as a crucial event for exchanging ideas and expertise in sustainable development. It aims to foster collective action in addressing shared global challenges like climate change. The event serves as a venue for nations to collaborate on sustainable solutions that benefit all parties involved.
Both President Tinubu and Prime Minister Meloni expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome extended by His Highness. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties with the UAE. Their participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week highlights their dedication to addressing sustainability challenges through international cooperation.
The meetings were attended by several prominent UAE officials. These included H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President.
Other attendees included Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Abdulla Ali AlSubousi, UAE Ambassador to Italy; Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria; along with other senior officials.
The meetings highlighted the shared commitment among these leaders to enhance international partnerships that address mutual interests in economic growth and sustainability efforts. This collaborative approach aims to create a more sustainable future through joint initiatives and shared expertise.
With inputs from WAM




