UAE President meets with France's Armed Forces Minister in Abu Dhabi

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed strengthening defence ties with Catherine Vautrin, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

The minister conveyed to His Highness the greetings of President Emmanuel Macron and his wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity.

The leaders discussed cooperation and coordination between the two countries in defence affairs and their shared commitment to strengthening them within the framework of the two countries’ Strategic Partnership.

The meeting also addressed developments in the Middle East amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability.

Vautrin reiterated France’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, and affirmed France’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures being taken to safeguard its security, stability, and the safety of its people.