UAE, France issue joint statement on Ukraine crisis, energy security, climate action

UAE, France issue joint statement on Ukraine crisis, energy security, climate action

The leaders discuss wide range of regional and global challenges

By Wam Published: Tue 19 Jul 2022, 5:41 PM Last updated: Tue 19 Jul 2022, 5:49 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron thanked President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for conducting his first state visit to the country, reflecting the long-standing strategic relationship between the two countries.

Macron restated his condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and also congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on his election as President of the UAE.

He wished the people of the UAE continued wellbeing and prosperity under Sheikh Mohamed’s leadership. He also thanked him for conducting his first state visit to France, reflecting the long-standing strategic relationship between the two countries.

The two leaders emphasised a joint commitment to expand their collaboration across all fields, working closely together to tackle global and regional challenges.

Sheikh Mohamed visited Paris on July 18 and 19. The two leaders spoke on a wide range of topics. Below is a joint statement be them:

The crisis in Ukraine

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 intensify diplomatic efforts