UAE foreign minister discusses strategic partnership with British MP

Update UAE foreign minister discusses strategic partnership with British MP
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan receives James Cleverly in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 31, 2022. (WAM)
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Updated 31 January 2022
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UAE foreign minister discusses strategic partnership with British MP

UAE foreign minister discusses strategic partnership with British MP
  • Cleverly expressed his strong condemnation of Houthi attacks on civil areas and facilities in the UAE
  • British minister also visited the UK’s pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 during his visit to the UAE

LONDON: The UAE’s foreign minister received the British minister for Middle East and North Africa in Abu Dhabi on Monday, Emirates News Agency reported.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and James Cleverly discussed the strategic partnership between their countries, issues of mutual interest, and the latest developments in the region so as to enhance its security and stability.

Cleverly expressed his strong condemnation of the Houthi militia's terrorist attacks on civil areas and facilities in the UAE.

The minister also stressed the significance of working to boost security and stability in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Cleverly’s visit and emphasised the solid and strategic relations between the UAE and the UK, which are based on a long history of fruitful work, joint coordination, and keenness to promote security and stability in the region.

The minister for Middle East and North Africa also visited the UK’s pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 during his visit to the UAE.

“It showcases the creativity and innovation that global Britain offers. (It also writes poetry using artificial intelligence!)” Cleverly posted on Twitter.

Earlier, the British minister discussed joint work to tackle illicit financial flows with Minister of State Ahmed bin Ali Al-Sayegh.

He also reaffirmed UK commitment to regional security during a meeting with Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President.




James Cleverly meets Anwar Gargash in the UAE. (@JamesCleverly)