UAE and French Presidents Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Regional Challenges
Discussion of bilateral cooperation
According to the UAE Presidency, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron met today during Macron’s official visit to Abu Dhabi to discuss the strategic ties between the United Arab Emirates and France. They explored ways to broaden cooperation, focusing on the economy, investment, energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence and other sectors that support the shared vision of development and prosperity for both peoples.
Reaffirmation of joint projects
The two leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to strengthening UAE‑France cooperation in vital sectors and to advancing progress on joint projects, particularly in the fields of energy, advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
Regional and international concerns
They also reviewed regional and international issues, with particular attention to developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to mitigate their impact on maritime security and global energy supplies. Both sides underscored their shared determination to enhance coordination aimed at reinforcing security, stability and peace in the region for the benefit of all its countries and peoples.
Banquet, guestbook signing and attendees
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed hosted a banquet in honour of President Macron. During the event, Macron signed the VIP guestbook, expressing pride in the continued development of UAE‑France relations and wishing further growth of the bilateral ties.
The meeting and banquet were attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; and several ministers and officials.
