In a telephone name on Friday 18 October, President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the present geopolitical state of affairs and methods to additional strengthen EU-UAE relations.
President von der Leyen expressed her issues in regards to the rising tensions within the Center East and the danger of additional escalation. Each side reaffirmed their dedication to securing a direct ceasefire in Gaza and in Lebanon, and emphasised the necessity to defend all civilians.
President von der Leyen known as as soon as once more for the discharge of all hostages and reaffirmed the continued assist of the European Union to civilians in want, particularly by the supply of humanitarian help. The President of the UAE counseled the European Union for the important thing position it performs on this regard.
Each side emphasised the pressing want to forestall the battle from escalating additional, reaffirming their dedication to working with the worldwide neighborhood towards a long-lasting peace primarily based on a two-state resolution. President von der Leyen expressed her appreciation for the UAE’s key position in selling regional stability and for its assist to the populations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Concerning EU-UAE relations, President von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s curiosity in strengthening bilateral ties, particularly by boosting commerce and funding relations.
The President additionally recalled her curiosity in advancing the India-Center East-Europe Financial Hall (IMEC).
Each events welcomed the exchanges held through the inaugural EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Brussels on 16 October they usually expressed their willingness to proceed participating in future conferences, together with on this format.
