President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday received Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, who is on a working visit to the UAE.
The two men discussed ways to advance bilateral co-operation within the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as Sheikh Mohamed hosted a dinner reception, state news agency Wam reported.
There was a particular focus on the economy, trade, investment, technology, renewable energy, education, culture and tourism. The meeting also touched on Cyprus’s current presidency of the European Council and its role in supporting the UAE-EU partnership.
The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and their implications for regional and international security and stability.
Mr Christodoulides reiterated Cyprus’s condemnation of Iran’s attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE and other countries in the region, noting that they constitute a violation of sovereignty, international law and the UN Charter, and threaten regional security and stability.
