Austria And UAE Forge Ahead With Strategic Partnership In Vienna Talks

Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Karl Nehammer, today received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Vienna. The meeting included Alexander Schallenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria, as part of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah's working visit to Vienna.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Chancellor Nehammer and expressed his wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Republic of Austria and its people. Chancellor Nehammer reciprocated by sending his greetings to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his wishes for continued progress and development for the UAE. He affirmed the privileged relations between the two countries.

Sheikh Abdullah and Chancellor Nehammer discussed the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and Austria, exploring ways to enhance cooperation mechanisms in various fields. These include economic, commercial, investment, industrial, cultural, energy, and advanced sciences sectors.

The leaders also reviewed the historical path of bilateral relations between the two countries. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations. The UAE Top Diplomat emphasised that relations with Austria have witnessed numerous milestones of growth and development over five decades.

Sheikh Abdullah highlighted that these distinguished relations are based on a history of mutual trust, respect, and shared interests. This foundation contributes to achieving comprehensive development and sustainable economic prosperity for both countries and their peoples.

He also noted that the comprehensive strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Austria has created numerous opportunities to develop and enhance bilateral cooperation paths in many fields that support both countries' development visions.

Regional and International Developments

In addition to bilateral relations, Sheikh Abdullah and Chancellor Nehammer discussed regional and international developments. They focused notably on the situation in the Middle East and its repercussions on regional and international peace and security.

With inputs from WAM