UAE, France deepen cooperation in energy, health, and other vital sectors

UAE, France deepen cooperation in energy, health, and other vital sectors

Abu Dhabi/Paris: At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conducted a state visit to Paris on July 18 and 19. The President of the French Republic restated his condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a leader who commanded worldwide respect, and warmly congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on his election as President of the UAE. He wished the people of the UAE continued wellbeing and prosperity under His Highness Sheikh Mohamed’s leadership. He also thanked Sheikh Mohamed for conducting his first state visit to France, reflecting the long-standing strategic relationship between the two countries. The Presidents of the French Republic and United Arab Emirates commended the depth and breadth of the strategic partnership between their two countries, an alliance anchored in longstanding friendship and bilateral cooperation. They emphasised a joint commitment to expand their collaboration across all fields, working closely together to tackle global and regional challenges. Both leaders expressed deep concern regarding war in Ukraine, its terrible impact on civilians, the humanitarian situation, and its effects on commodity markets worldwide. They underscored the urgent need to