Look: UAE President hosts official reception for Erdogan, reinforces ties

The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is on an official visit to the Emirates.

Following his arrival at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, President Erdogan was accompanied inside by Sheikh Mohamed to be greeted by groups of local children eagerly waving Turkish and UAE flags.

The two leaders inspected the guard of honour and witnessed a performance of the national anthems of both countries. In the grounds outside the palace, a 21-gun artillery salute marked the visit of the Turkish President.

Reinforcing bilateral ties

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the visit as an opportunity to continue building upon 50 years of UAE-Turkey relations, noting that both countries share the same ambitions for stability, economic growth and sustainable progress.

The longstanding bilateral relationship between the two countries received a significant boost earlier this year with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

During the meeting of the two leaders today, these ties were further cemented with the announcement of a joint accord on the establishment of a high-level strategic council between the UAE and Turkey.

Additional MoUs and major agreements were also exchanged, with the aim of increasing collaboration even further, including investments in strategic sectors such as the economy, trade, energy, finance, digital transformation, technology, and the space sector. Sheikh Mohamed stated that the UAE is keen to continue expanding and strengthening its partnership with Turkey in various fields.

Sheikh Mohamed and the Turkish President reaffirmed their commitment to promoting stability, both within the region and internationally, stating their shared belief in the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as a means of solving disputes and avoiding conflict.

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