UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday held talks with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi.
Discussions during the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, focused on the need for security and stability in the Middle East and ways to work towards that goal, state news agency Wam reported.
They also discussed co-operation across sectors including development and the economy, as part of Mr Al Shara's working visit to the Emirates.
Sheikh Mohamed underlined the UAE's "steadfast support" for the Syrian people and all efforts to promote development and stability in the country, Wam added. The Syrian leader expressed his thanks to Sheikh Mohamed over the UAE's continued support and his commitment to bolstering ties between the nations.
Mr Al Shara was earlier welcomed in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
It is Mr Al Shara’s second visit to the UAE since taking power in January. During his first trip in April, he met Sheikh Mohamed, who pledged support for Syria’s reconstruction.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - July 07, 2025: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), and HE Ahmad Al Sharaa, President of Syria (L), stand for a photograph before a meeting at Al Shati Palace. ( Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court ) --- -
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Al Shara discussed ways to enhance co-operation between their countries and exchanged views on regional developments -
Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to stability and prosperity in Syria during the meeting -
Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Mr Al Shara -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, receives Mr Al Shara at Al Bateen Executive Airport -
Sheikh Abdullah, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, at Qasr Al Shati -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak, Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan and Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President, at Qasr Al Shati -
A guard of honour at Al Bateen Executive Airport
Sheikh Mohamed also underscored that Syria’s stability is vital to the broader Middle East and vowed the UAE would “spare no effort” in providing assistance.
Mr Al Shara has made Gulf ties a diplomatic priority. Last month, he visited Kuwait to discuss stabilisation and attract investment.
Syria, ravaged by 14 years of war, needs an estimated $500 billion to rebuild, even as sporadic violence and sectarian strife persist.
Commenting on the meeting, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the President, said it "affirms the UAE's commitment to Syria's success in this pivotal stage".
Dr Gargash added: "The economic and developmental axis was at the core of this meeting, while the inspiring success of the large Syrian community in the UAE, numbering nearly 400,000 people, represents one of the keys to co-operation and the UAE’s pivotal role. Economic and developmental success is capable of setting Syria on the path to recovery and prosperity."
