Stockholm, March 14, 2025 – The Europe Today: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, met with Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, during his official visit to Stockholm.
During the meeting, both sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on political consultations between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Minister Stenergard also discussed the robust bilateral ties between the UAE and Sweden, exploring avenues to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as economy, trade, education, and culture, among others, to support both nations’ development goals.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Sweden and commended the country’s dedication to fostering bilateral cooperation for mutual growth and prosperity.
Additionally, the two ministers exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments.
The meeting was attended by senior UAE officials, including Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs; Ghasaq Yousif Abdullah Shaheen, UAE Ambassador to Sweden; Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister for Advanced Science and Technology; and Omar Saif Ghobash, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and UAE Non-resident Ambassador to the Vatican.
