• President Sheikh Mohamed meets Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed meets Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr Rama before sitting down for a meeting
    Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr Rama before sitting down for a meeting
  • Sheikh Mohamed bids goodbye to Mr Rama after talks
    Sheikh Mohamed bids goodbye to Mr Rama after talks
  • Dr Ahmed Al Mazrouei, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, and Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the UAE Supreme Council for National Security, attend the meeting
    Dr Ahmed Al Mazrouei, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, and Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the UAE Supreme Council for National Security, attend the meeting
  • Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, deputy chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Mr Al Shamsi attend the meeting
    Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, deputy chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Mr Al Shamsi attend the meeting
  • A UAE Armed Forces guard of honour was in place for the occasion
    A UAE Armed Forces guard of honour was in place for the occasion

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama

President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday welcomed Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to Abu Dhabi for talks aimed at advancing robust relations between the countries.

The two leaders explored efforts to bolster partnerships in vital sectors such as the economy, trade, renewable energy and technology during the meeting, held as part of Mr Rama's working visit to the Emirates.

They set out their commitment to furthering bilateral ties as part of a shared vision to drive sustainable economic growth.

Discussions also centred on regional developments and their implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on the maritime industry and the global economy, state news agency Wam reported.

Sheikh Mohamed visited Albania in July, during which he met Mr Rami and emphasised the importance of the alliance between the nations.

In the latest meeting, the two sides discussed Iran's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE and other countries in the Gulf.

Mr Rama reiterated Albania's condemnation of the Iranian attacks, saying that they constituted a violation of international law.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, a number of ministers and officials, along with the delegation accompanying the Albanian Prime Minister.

Updated: April 21, 2026, 4:23 AM