Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the UAE’s ongoing efforts to further diversify its economic and development partnerships
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, explored today ways to enhance bilateral cooperation to support the two countries’ shared vision for sustainable development and prosperity.
In a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Peña’s official visit to the UAE, the two leaders discussed opportunities for collaboration across a range of sectors, particularly development, the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security and climate action.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations and seizing opportunities to expand cooperation in ways that serve the common interests of both nations.
UAE seeks stronger ties with Latin American nations
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the UAE’s ongoing efforts to further diversify its economic and development partnerships while reinforcing constructive cooperation with Latin American nations, particularly Paraguay, in line with the UAE’s approach of fostering collective progress for the benefit of all.
The meeting also addressed the latest regional and international developments, with a particular focus on the situation in the Middle East. Both sides stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to promote peace and stability across the region and the world.
President Peña thanked Sheikh Mohamed for the warm welcome and expressed his admiration for the country’s significant development and the leadership’s strategic vision that continues to drive the UAE’s progress.
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UAE, Paraguay explore avenues for joint cooperation
Earlier this year, the UAE President received a written message from the President of Paraguay concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the letter during his meeting with Pedro Alliana Rodríguez, Vice President of Paraguay, on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and avenues for joint cooperation, exploring ways to advance ties to a new phase of growth and development across various sectors.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the growing relations between the UAE and Paraguay, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to working with Paraguay to capitalize on available opportunities, strengthen cooperation frameworks and advance joint efforts in support of both countries’ development priorities and sustainable economic prosperity.