Abdullah bin Zayed, German interior minister review ties

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the strategic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Federal Republic of Germany, and ways to strengthen and develop them across various fields in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly countries.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that UAE-German relations are built on solid foundations of mutual trust and constructive partnership, noting that the distinguished relationship between the two countries has become a model of fruitful cooperation across different sectors.

The meeting also reviewed the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the treacherous Iranian terrorist attacks on civilian sites and facilities in the UAE, carried out with missiles and drones.

The discussions also addressed the unprovoked terrorist drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, including one that targeted the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant last Sunday and struck an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter.

Alexander Dobrindt expressed Germany’s solidarity with the UAE and condemned the terrorist attacks, while His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked him for Germany’s supportive position towards the UAE and affirmed that all residents and visitors in the country were safe.

The meeting was attended by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State; and Ahmed Wahib Al Attar, the UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.