The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in the fight against terrorism, as it took part in the NATO Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels on 9 and 10 July 2026. The discussions brought together representatives from NATO and partner countries to examine evolving security challenges and ways to respond to them collectively.
UAE representation in Brussels
Masoud Kruz, the UAE’s envoy of the Foreign Minister for countering extremism and terrorism, led the Emirati delegation to the talks at NATO headquarters in the Belgian capital.
The UAE’s participation reflected its continued engagement with international partners on counter-terrorism efforts and its support for coordinated approaches to confronting changing threats.
Key priorities in the dialogue
The dialogue focused on cooperation and the exchange of expertise across a range of counter-terrorism priorities, including capacity-building, resilience, the protection of critical infrastructure, maritime security, and responses to emerging threats.
These discussions were aimed at strengthening collective efforts among participating sides as they address the complex and evolving nature of terrorist threats.
Commitment to collective action
During the dialogue, Masoud Kruz reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working closely with international partners to enhance joint efforts against extremism and terrorism, in support of peace, security and stability at both regional and international levels.