Visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan russia has become an important stage in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. This event reflects the UAE’s desire to develop international cooperation and maintain global stability. The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Russian Federation spoke about this in his article Muhammad Ahmad Al-Jaber.
He recalled that diplomatic relations between the UAE and Russia were established in 1971. Official visits of leaders played an important role in the development of cooperation.
«In 2018, a declaration of strategic partnership was signed between the two countries, defining a framework for cooperation in various fields. In 2024, His Highness’s visit to Russia to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan confirmed the UAE’s desire to strengthen its role in international forums», – noted the ambassador.
He emphasized that mutual economic cooperation is constantly developing. In 2024, trade reached about 11.5 billion US dollars (approximately 918.2 billion rubles). The tourism industry is also not standing still, with a growing number of travellers on both sides, reflecting strong historical ties between peoples.
Particular attention is paid to the cultural sphere – Days of Culture and other events are held that help bring the two peoples closer together. If we talk about education, the number of Emirati students in Russian universities is increasing, and universities in the two countries are conducting joint research programs.
The UAE and Russia are also developing partnerships in the space sector: they are implementing joint scientific missions and training astronauts.
In addition, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is helping to actively expand domestic trade. In 2024, the volume of bilateral trade in the non-oil sector grew between the UAE and the EAEU by 27 percent and amounted to $29 billion (about 2.3 trillion rubles).
Recent negotiations Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin confirmed strong political and economic cooperation between the countries. The leaders noted the growth of mutual investments, active interaction in education and culture, as well as active participation at international platforms – in the UN, BRICS and the EAEU.
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