UAE, UK announce ‘Partnership for the Future’, new era of bilateral ties

UAE, UK announce ‘Partnership for the Future’, new era of bilateral ties

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has made a historical visit to the British capital as the UK and UAE announce a new era in ties between the two countries.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted Sheikh Mohamed at 10 Downing Street in London on Thursday for a far-reaching conversation and a launch of a ‘Partnership for the Future’ between the two nations.

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A joint statement from the UAE and UK was later released on state news agency WAM.

“The leaders agreed to establish a new, ambitious Partnership for the Future that will strengthen the historic relations that the two countries share,” the statement read. “The new partnership will build on this history, and ensure that the UAE and UK are able to work closely together to promote prosperity and security, tackle climate change, and expand the exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas.”

The meeting was attended by UAE and UK ministerial representatives, ambassadors and officials from both countries.

The UK prime minister congratulated the UAE on the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1971,” a joint communique from the meeting declared

Both leaders welcomed the progress that