Officials from Iran and the UAE met to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation. Anwar Gargash, the UAE President’s Diplomatic Adviser, met with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, in Abu Dhabi. Both sides praised recent political conversations between their countries and emphasised the necessity of improving economic and trade ties. The gathering also addressed regional and international topics of common concern.
Saif Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to Iran, and Reza Ameri, Iranian Ambassador to the UAE, were both present during the conversations. Iran emphasised its commitment to strengthening ties with its neighbours, emphasising the importance of collaboration and diplomacy in maintaining regional stability. The UAE, a big commercial partner of Iran, has been pursuing diplomatic attempts to increase economic cooperation. Non-oil commerce between Iran and the UAE totalled $16.2 billion in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year.
The discussions also included geopolitical concerns, such as the Middle East’s security situation. In reaction to foreign pressures and obstacles, Iran emphasised the importance of regional Muslim solidarity. Both parties agreed to continue communicating and working to strengthen their shared interests.
