His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended an important meeting in Berlin with Heiko Maas, the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. The summit discussed the current situation in the region and the repercussions of the Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates using missiles and drones. This meeting reflects the depth of bilateral relations and demonstrates both parties’ commitment to working together to face regional challenges.
Discussion of Regional Threats
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the serious implications of the recent terrorist attacks. The strikes targeted civilian facilities in the UAE, posing a threat to regional security. The necessity of coordinating international efforts to protect maritime navigation and ensure the stability of energy supply chains was emphasized, as well as the need to safeguard the global economy from the impacts of these attacks.
Repercussions of Attacks on Vital Facilities
The discussions addressed the terrorist attack that resulted in a fire at a generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. This attack, which involved a drone, did not result in any injuries or impact on radiation safety levels, highlighting the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing security threats.
German Solidarity with the UAE
Heiko Maas, the German Foreign Minister, expressed his country’s solidarity with the UAE, condemning these treacherous attacks. For his part, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his appreciation for Germany’s supportive political and diplomatic stances, stressing the need to enhance cooperation between the two countries for the benefit of their peoples.
Strengthening Strategic Relations
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the depth of the strategic relations between the UAE and Germany, expressing a mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation pathways. Both parties agreed on the importance of elevating trade, cultural, and innovation relations to higher levels within a partnership that serves the interests of both countries.
Attending the meeting were Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State; Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajri, Minister of State; and Ahmed Waheb Al Attar, the UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.