President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Paraguay in Abu Dhabi

Two leaders explore ways of strengthening bilateral ties

President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Paraguay's President Santiago Pena after their meeting at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Pena at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

Members of the Paraguayan delegation at Al Shati Palace. Photo: Abdulla Albedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

Members of the UAE leadership during their meeting with Paraguay's President. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

Members of the UAE leadership during the meeting. Photo: Abdulla Albedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

President Shekh Mohamed on Monday received Santiago Pena, President of Paraguay, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

In the meeting, which came as part of Mr Pena’s official visit to the Emirates, the two men explored ways to enhance bilateral co-operation and particularly focused on the economy, trade, renewable energy, food security and climate action, state news agency Wam reported.

“Today in Abu Dhabi I was pleased to welcome the President of Paraguay Santiago Pena,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X.

“Ties between the UAE and Paraguay have witnessed significant growth in recent years, and today we explored opportunities to expand collaboration across key areas for the benefit of our nations and peoples.”

Sheikh Mohamed also emphasised the UAE’s efforts to diversify its economic and development partnerships with Latin American nations.

The meeting additionally addressed the latest situation in the Middle East with both sides stressing the importance of promoting peace and stability, Wam added.

Last week, Sheikh Mohamed met Bahrain's King Hamad at his Abu Dhabi residence, where they spoke about the close ties between their countries and ways to enhance those bonds.