Cabinet stresses importance of peaceful diplomacy

During its meeting on Sunday chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet underlined the historical relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and UAE’s keenness to further enhance and develop these ties for the best interests of both peoples in a way that guarantees stability in the region.

In accordance with UAE’s keenness to maintain good neighbourly relations with Islamic Republic of Iran, the UAE Cabinet stressed the importance of settling the dispute about the three UAE islands (Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb) through peaceful diplomatic channels or under the umbrella of the international law; an approach the UAE had always adopted.

The UAE Cabinet pointed out that UAE’s call on Iran to settle this issue through direct bilateral negotiations or through the International Court of Justice stems from its peaceful diplomatic approach.

In this regard, the UAE Cabinet reiterated belief that a balanced peaceful approach in dealing with Iran is essential to bolstering future relations and surpassing issues that hinder development of ties between the peoples and countries of the region.

Mohammed receives Polish counterpart

Sheikh Mohammed also received the Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk and his accompanying delegation at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed discussed with his guest means of bolstering bilateral relation between the United Arab Emirates and Poland.

Sheikh Mohammed and his Polish counterpart then witnessed the signing ceremony of two agreements between the UAE and Poland in the areas of economic cooperation and mutual exemption of pre-visa requirements for diplomats between the two countries.

The signing ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.

Concluding the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed shook hands with Poland’s PM and other members of the Polish delegation and wished them a pleasant stay in the UAE.

The Polish PM thanked Sheikh Mohammed and expressed his appreciation for the genuine Arabian hospitality and applauded the vast development the UAE has achieved in all areas thanks to the foresighted and open vision of its leadership.

Also attending the signing ceremony were Cabinet Affairs Minister Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Director of Dubai Ruler’s Office Lt. General Musabbah Rashid Al Fattan, Dubai Director of Protocol and Hospitality Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, members of the Polish delegation, UAE Ambassador to Poland Asim Mirza and the Polish ambassador to the UAE Adam Krzymowsk.

Mohammed receives new foreign envoys

Sheikh Mohammed received the new ambassadors of the United Mexican States, People's Republic of China and the Republic of Cyprus at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the Mexican ambassador to the UAE Francisco Javier Escobar, China’s ambassador to the UAE Huang Jiemin and the ambassador of Cyprus to the UAE Elpidoforos.

Sheikh Mohammed wished the new envoys a successful mission in the UAE and stressed the importance of strengthening economic, cultural and economic ties between their countries and the United Arab Emirates.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Director of Dubai Ruler’s Office Lt. General Musabbah Rashid Al Fattan and Dubai Director of Protocol and Hospitality Khalifa Saeed Suleiman.

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