UAE and Indonesian Presidents explore opportunities to develop bilateral relations
- 14 Nov 2022
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia held talks aimed at further strengthening relations between the two countries.
Their meeting came as part of the UAE President's working visit to Indonesia to participate in the G20 Leaders' Summit at the invitation of President Widodo.
During discussions at President Widodo's residence in the city of Solo, the two leaders reaffirmed the depth of UAE-Indonesia ties and their shared wish to cement them further while advancing the sustainable development of both countries.
Sheikh Mohamed and President Widodo also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of common concern.
Their meeting touched on the significance of the issues to be discussed at the G20 Summit, namely the complex challenges impacting global and regional development, stability and security.
Sheikh Mohamed praised the efforts of President Widodo in facilitating international dialogue during Indonesia’s current presidency of the G20 group of nations.
Also present at the meeting were Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Special Affairs Adviser at the Presidential Court; and Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Earlier during the day, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in the Indonesian city of Solo.
Upon arriving at the city's airport, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and the accompanying delegation were received by President Joko Widodo of Indonesia.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed shakes hands with officials as he arrives to attend the G20 Summit. AFP
The UAE President was accompanied by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Special Affairs Advisor at the Presidential Court.
The UAE Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, and members of the embassy staff were also present at the reception, along with a number of Indonesian government ministers and senior officials.
His Highness was accorded an official reception, with thousands of school students lining the road to greet the UAE President while waving the flags of both countries.
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