UAE, Sierra Leone leaders discuss bilateral relations

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met with Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, to discuss ties between their two countries and ways to enhance them further, especially in the economic, trade and investment sectors.

The two leaders also exchanged views on a number of regional and international topics of mutual interest.

During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed and Julius Maada Bio explored ways to increase bilateral collaboration to help achieve the development ambitions of both nations and their citizens.

His Highness highlighted the UAE’s strategic direction to strengthen ties with countries across the African continent and to pursue all opportunities that promote sustainable growth, prosperity and stability.

The President of Sierra Leone expressed his heartfelt gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed for the warm reception and praised the UAE’s support for his country.

Julius Maada Bio stressed his keenness to support further growth in relations between the UAE and Sierra Leone in various fields.

The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Saif Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation.

Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan;Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court; Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; as well as a number of sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and guests.

Separately, Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday received the credentials of new foreign ambassadors appointed to serve in the UAE.

Moataz Abdullah Al Fahim, UAE Ambassador to Myanmar, also took the legal oath before His Highness the President.

During the ceremony at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed welcomed the ambassadors, wishing them success in their duties and in advancing relations between the UAE and their respective countries across all fields.

Sheikh Mohamed affirmed that UAE entities will support and facilitate their work.

His Highness emphasised the UAE’s dedication to enhancing its ties with countries around the world, grounded in mutual respect, cooperation, and shared interests. He also highlighted the UAE’s efforts to foster development and prosperity for the benefit of all.

His Highness the President received the credentials of Fredrik Florén, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden; Sidney Leon Romeiro, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil; Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Anqari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Gervais Moumou, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles; Tuula Yrjölä, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland; Renso Herrera Franco, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic; Ahmed El Tazi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco; Souleymane Konaté, Ambassador of Burkina Faso.

Ridwaan Jadwat, Ambassador of Australia; and Sekou Cherifke Camara, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea.

For their part, the ambassadors conveyed to His Highness the President the greetings of the leaders of their countries and their sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE and its people. They also expressed their delight at being in the UAE and their determination to strengthen their countries’ relations with the nation at every level.

The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khaled Belhoul Al Falasi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as a number of officials.

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