The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Istanbul, discussed friendship relations and cooperation paths, along with promising opportunities to expand horizons in various fields that enhance development and progress in both countries and contribute to achieving their common interests within the framework of the strategic relations and comprehensive economic partnership between the UAE and Turkey. Bin Zayed emphasized his commitment to "deepening cooperation with friends to support peace and prosperity in the region and the world," expressing his pleasure at meeting the Turkish president.
The Emirati president arrived in Turkey for a working visit, where he was received by the Turkish president. This is the first visit of its kind following Erdoğan's electoral victory.