FNC holds special ‘UAE and EU’ session

The Federal National Council (FNC) convened a special “UAE-European” session today, chaired by its Speaker, Saqr Ghobash, as part of the second term of the 18th legislative chapter.

The session was held at the Zayed Hall at the Council’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, and witnessed the presence of Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, alongside several ministers, senior officials, and ambassadors of European Union member states accredited to the UAE.

The session opened with a welcome speech by Saqr Ghobash, in which he extended a warm greeting to Roberta Metsola and her accompanying delegation.

He also welcomed Abdullah Bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, and Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Also in attendance were EU ambassadors, European business leaders who have established companies and ventures in the UAE, members of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, the Emirates Youth Councils, and the Children’s Parliament.

In his remarks, Ghobash expressed gratitude for Metsola’s visit, emphasising that such engagements reaffirm the UAE’s belief in constructive dialogue, openness to the world, and the values of human tolerance as pathways to peace and prosperity. “We are honoured by your presence as esteemed guests,” he said.

“We also celebrate your role as partners in a dialogue rooted in shared parliamentary values, values that reflect a unity of conscience in our common humanity and a mutual effort to promote noble policies that place human dignity at the forefront.”

He paid tribute to the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose legacy continues under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

WAM