Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil at Qasr Al Watan.

The two leaders engaged in official talks and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and ways to enhance them within the framework of their strategic partnership.

The two sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest and coordination to support peace and stability in the world, especially given their current membership in the UN Security Council.

They also discussed the upcoming Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be hosted by the UAE at the end of this year, and opportunities to enhance cooperation between the two countries in this regard.

President Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership that has existed between the UAE and Brazil for years, reflecting the advanced level of their bilateral relations and their common will to develop and push them forward.

He expressed his hope that the visit of Brazilian President, the first after assuming his presidential duties, would constitute a strong impetus to the growing relations between the two countries in various fields.

“The UAE attaches great importance to its relations with Brazil as part of its strategy aimed at strengthening its relations with Latin American countries, especially in the fields of development and promoting sustainable development,” Sheikh Mohamed said.

He underscored that the UAE would continue to work with Brazil to strengthen bilateral relations and look for exceptional opportunities that serve the interests of both countries. Sheikh Mohamed said that the two countries will celebrate next year the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them, which began in 1974.

“The UAE is keen to strengthen its partnership with Brazil, especially in the fields of trade, technology, and investment, in addition to agriculture, renewable energy, food security, and other vital sectors of importance to achieve sustainable development,” the UAE President said.