UAE President, Turkish foreign minister discuss ties and regional developments
Meeting underscored both nations’ firm stance on Syria’s stability and sovereignty
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, discussed enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Turkey in various fields in reflection of the strategic relations that unite the two countries.
Fidan conveyed to His Highness the UAE President the greetings of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey, and his wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE.
In turn, Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his greetings to President Erdogan and his wishes for Turkey to experience continued growth and development.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed developments in the Middle East, stressing the need to intensify efforts to prevent the expansion of regional conflict, which threatens security and stability, and pursue a clear path to peace that ensures stability and security for all.
Sheikh Mohamed and the Turkish Foreign Minister also discussed the latest developments in Syria, underscoring both countries’ firm stance towards Syria’s stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as their joint support for the aspirations of the Syrian people for security, stability, and development.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security, and Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State.
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