UAE, Australia leaders strengthen strategic ties in Abu Dhabi meeting

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss expanding cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between the two countries last year.

Welcoming Albanese to Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed praised the steady growth of UAE-Australia relations and highlighted future-focused sectors such as investment, renewable energy, sustainability and education as key areas for collaboration.

Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations, the leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed appreciation for Australia’s recognition of the State of Palestine, calling it a step toward lasting peace based on a two-state solution.

Albanese praised the progress in bilateral relations and affirmed Australia’s commitment to deepening ties with the UAE across all sectors.

Both sides reaffirmed their dedication to the partnership agreement and stressed the importance of seizing new opportunities to drive development and prosperity.

They released a joint statement following their meeting highlighting their shared strategic partnership, including the expected entry into force of the Australia-UAE CEPA on October 1, along with the Investment Protection Agreement.