UAE, Ethiopia discuss strengthening bilateral relations

The United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia have discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across several sectors.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.

H.H. Sheikh Khaled conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Dr Abiy Ahmed, extending best wishes for his health and wellbeing, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of Ethiopia and its people.

The two sides then discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on capitalising on opportunities to expand cooperation across a range of areas, and exploring prospects for developing high-impact partnerships that advance progress, prosperity and sustainable development in both countries and serve their shared interests.

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