The strategic nature of relations between Greece and the United Arab Emirates was confirmed in meeting held by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis by Successor to the Throne of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyanduring the Prime Minister ‘s official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
THE Successor to the Throne welcomed the Prime Minister and stood by the strategic relationship between the two countries, which he said is strengthened by the visit of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. These relations, he said, he wants to proceed at all levels, such as energy, technology, health, but also food safety.
He also referred to the war in Ukraine, energy and the crisis in the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
On his part, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the close contacts between our two countries, at all levels, demonstrate an excellent level of bilateral relations between the two countries and the understanding on a wide range of issues.
“In your face I see a steadfast and faithful friend of my homeland. “And I want to thank you for your warm welcome to me and my delegation,” he said.
He also focused on the importance of the strategic relationship between the two countries, which added that it is based above all on fraternal relations, common principles and values, especially on our unwavering commitment to the principles of International Law, as the only mechanism for resolving disputes and peaceful coexistence and cooperation between peoples.
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: “Welcome to the United Arab Emirates. I’m welcoming a friend. We are confident that this visit will strengthen the good relations that the two countries already have. The relations between our two countries that started in 1976 are dynamic and are evolving in all fields.
The strategic agreement we signed in 2020 gave a great impetus to these relations. As a result, our financial transactions increased by 76% and this is a result of the strategic agreement we signed. The Emirates seeks these relationships to advance at all levels, such as energy, technology, health, and food security.
We are following developments in Ukraine with great concern, because these developments have implications on many levels.
Our attitude from the beginning was to mediate and help on the humanitarian side. That is why the Emirates will offer humanitarian aid to citizens in need. We will give any help you need with the help of our friends like Greece. To mitigate all these effects at all levels.
Because this crisis is affecting the energy sector, we always attach importance to energy security. We are interested in the stability of the energy market as we are also energy suppliers. Despite the crises in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, the region has great potential for development and peaceful co-operation. The Emirates are working in this direction to prepare such conditions. To create collaborations with everyone, without exceptions.
The United Arab Emirates and Greece aim for peace and cooperation. “Mr. Prime Minister, dear friend, I welcome you once again and I wish that we have even greater cooperation and shape more prospects for the future.”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis: “His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, my dear friend Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
It is indeed a great pleasure to be with you today, at the head of a large delegation of ministers and government officials, on my third visit to the United Arab Emirates since taking office.
And the close contacts between our two countries, at all levels, demonstrate – I believe – the excellent level of our bilateral relations and the understanding we have on a wide range of issues.
At the same time, we demonstrate our common desire to give even greater depth to our truly strategic partnership. A strategic relationship that, as you said, was established in 2020, but today is gaining new momentum with the signing of a significant number of memoranda of understanding on a wide range of issues between our two countries.
And this close relationship of ours is based above all on the fraternal relations between our two countries, on our common principles and values, especially on our unwavering commitment to the principles of International Law, as the only mechanism for resolving disputes and peaceful coexistence and cooperation between peoples.
For my part, I want to assure you that further building this partnership is a conscious, stable and long-term choice on my part. After all, our relationship is inextricably linked to the wider interests of the European Union in the region.
And you spoke at length about the importance we all attach to, as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, energy issues. And in this area we can further strengthen our cooperation.
Greece has the potential due to its geographical location to become a gateway for natural gas from the Middle East and from the southeastern Mediterranean to Europe. Significant investments are being made in this direction and we would like to explore further the possibility of strategic cooperation and participation of funds from the United Arab Emirates in this direction.
At the same time, Greece is reactivating its own mining program to find natural gas within Greek territory. And this is a perspective that may create opportunities for further strategic cooperation. I know your personal interest in the future of energy, in renewable energy sources.
And on issues such as offshore wind farms, we are ready to move at a rapid pace in order to build strategic partnerships to exploit this very important source of wealth for our country.
As a result, the scope of our cooperation can become wider and deeper. And in your face I see a steadfast and faithful friend of my homeland. And I want to thank you for the warm welcome you have given me and my delegation. And let me assure you that Greece will be on the side of the United Arab Emirates when they feel that their own strategic interests are being threatened.
Regarding Yemen, you know that Greece unequivocally condemned the attacks against your country. And we condemn the unacceptable targeting of innocent citizens and infrastructure.
Again, I want to thank you for your warm welcome. To renew my invitation to visit Greece, as due to my illness from Covid we had to postpone the planned visit which we had planned. I hope that soon you will be given the opportunity to visit my island, Crete, to renew once again these strong bonds of friendship that we are building between us “.
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