Cyprus Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos met in Dubai with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Government and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, to discuss regional developments and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.
According to a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two diplomats reviewed the relations of friendship and strategic partnership between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates, as well as ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors in support of the common interests of both countries and to promote pathways for sustainable development.
Discussions also explored opportunities to expand bilateral collaboration in key sectors including the economy, trade and investment.
The talks also addressed the impact of Iran’s missile attacks, described in the statement as unprovoked and terrorist acts targeting the UAE and several friendly and partner countries in the region.
Sheikh Abdullah expressed appreciation for Kombos’ visit, noting that it reflects the depth of friendship between the two countries and confirms the Republic of Cyprus’ full solidarity with the UAE following the Iranian missile attacks.
During the meeting, the UAE foreign minister reiterated his country’s solidarity with Cyprus, highlighting the strength of relations between the UAE and Cyprus and their steady development across multiple areas of cooperation.
He also underlined the UAE’s desire to further expand collaboration with Cyprus in ways that support the aspirations of both nations for continued progress and prosperity for their peoples.
The discussion also touched on cooperation between the UAE and the European Union, at a time when the Republic of Cyprus is holding the EU Presidency.
Earlier in the day, Kombos wrote on his account on X that he had held a “substantive discussion” with Sheikh Abdullah focusing on the deeply concerning developments in the region and on strategic cooperation.
He added that Cyprus expressed its unwavering solidarity with the UAE and its partners in the Gulf in response to what he described as indiscriminate and unjustified attacks.
“Diplomacy and dialogue are the only sustainable path to de-escalation and stability,” Kombos said.
Source: Cyprus News Agency (CNA)