Moscow: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, held talks in Moscow to strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and Russia and advance cooperation across several fields.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions took place at the Kremlin during Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to Russia. At the meeting’s outset, Sheikh Mohamed expressed optimism for 2026 as a year of growth for Russia and further development in UAE-Russia relations.
The leaders explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, technology, space, and energy, which are priorities for both nations. Their discussions underscored a mutual commitment to deepen the strategic partnership across various sectors.
They exchanged views on significant regional and international developments. In this context, Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to promoting global peace and stability, emphasizing dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
The talks included a review of the Middle East situation, with both leaders highlighting the urgency of achieving a comprehensive peace based on a two-state solution to ensure regional stability and security.
Sheikh Mohamed noted that UAE-Russia relations are built on trust and mutual respect over more than 50 years of cooperation. He reiterated the UAE’s commitment to fostering development-focused global partnerships and strengthening international cooperation to address shared challenges for sustainable development.
Sheikh Mohamed highlighted two recent economic agreements: the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement between the UAE and Russia in August and the Economic Partnership Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union in June. He noted that these agreements aim to boost trade and investment and support sustainable development.
Sheikh Mohamed also thanked Putin for supporting the UAE’s mediation in prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, expressing pride in cooperating on this humanitarian effort and reaffirming the UAE’s readiness to assist in constructive efforts.
Putin welcomed Sheikh Mohamed to Russia and expressed appreciation for the UAE hosting trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States to explore diplomatic solutions to the crisis in Ukraine. He also thanked the UAE for its mediation efforts, which have led to successful prisoner exchanges.
Putin hosted a luncheon in honor of Sheikh Mohamed and the accompanying delegation. The talks were attended by high-ranking officials from both countries.
An official reception was held for Sheikh Mohamed upon his arrival at the Kremlin, featuring national anthems, an honor guard, and cavalry. His visit concluded with a farewell gesture of military jets escorting his aircraft out of Russian airspace.