Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, heralded the start of a new phase in UAE-Spain ties after he met the European nation's prime minister.
Sheikh Mohammed and Pedro Sanchez witnessed the signing of agreements across the education, technology and investment sectors during their talks at Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday.
“Today I met the Spanish Prime Minister at Expo 2020 Dubai,” Sheikh Mohammed wrote on Twitter.
“We are the Arab country that invests most in Spain and the most important economic partner for them in the region. And today we start from Expo a new and active phase of strategic relations with them.”
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, also met with the Spanish leader at Expo 2020 Dubai.
During the meeting, which took place at the Beach Palace, Sheikh Mohamed wished Mr Sanchez a successful visit and a pleasant stay in the country.
Sheikh Mohammed visited the Spanish pavilion at the Expo site in December. During the tour, he was briefed on the pavilion's immersive experience that highlights Spain's solidarity, creativity and innovation.
The pavilion's eco-friendly displays blend Spain's ancient heritage and modern cutting-edge to show how the country is pioneering education methods and fostering entrepreneurship.
Later that month, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed efforts to bolster ties with Spain during a telephone call with Mr Sanchez.
They reviewed ways of further developing the strong bonds between the UAE and Spain in investment, trade and the economy.
