Sheikh Mohamed Advances UAE's Global Cooperation Agenda



The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is on a state visit to Russia, where he attended the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan under Russian chairmanship. On the sidelines of the important summit, Sheikh Mohamed engaged in bilateral discussions with several world leaders and heads of state on the last day of the summit. 


Among those he met was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen the robust comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and India. He also held productive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping where they reviewed cooperation across various fields including economy, investment and energy. 


In another meeting Sheikh Mohamed discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ways to enhance ties and coordinate views on issues of common interest. He also exchanged views with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on consolidating joint coordination and the partnership in investment and development sectors.


Furthermore, Sheikh Mohamed held productive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin as both leaders reiterated their commitment to boost cooperation in areas of trade, industry and renewable energy. During his interactions the UAE leader highlighted his country keenness to expand partnerships internationally across different sectors.


The UAE President engagements on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit are reflective of the country fast growing diplomatic and economic ties with key emerging markets and powers from Asia Africa and South America. Under Sheikh Mohamed visionary guidance the UAE continues to promote multilateral cooperation globally for mutual benefit.


The high level meetings give boost to the UAE international standing as an influential leader seeking partnerships in trade, investment innovation and sustainable development. Sheikh Mohamed has advanced the UAE global cooperation agenda through active participation in such bloc summits and bilateral talks on this state visit to Russia.

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