Sharjah 24 – WAM: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Karl Nehammer, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, met in Abu Dhabi Thursday to explore opportunities to further enhance bilateral ties in light of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that exists between the UAE and Austria.
The UAE President received Chancellor Nehammer and his accompanying delegation at Al Shati Palace, and congratulated the Chancellor on Austria's National Day, which falls on 26th October, expressing his sincere wishes for Austria’s continued progress and development.
The two sides affirmed their interest in strengthening bilateral relations, especially in vital sectors such as technology, energy, innovation and food security, among others.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and Chancellor Nehammer exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern. They underscored the importance of taking action to ease tension and promote dialogue to resolve crises with humanitarian, economic and food security implications.
The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of the Executive Council; and Hamad Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Austria.
Attending from the Austrian side were Magnus Brunner, Federal Minister of Finance; Leonor Geoffsler, Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology; Etienne Berchtold, Ambassador of Austria to the UAE; and a number of Austrian government officials.
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