His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic, on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two friendly nations.
The Italian Minister conveyed to His Highness the greetings of Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, and her wishes for the UAE’s continued prosperity.
The two sides discussed prospects for joint cooperation in defence and security affairs.
They affirmed the depth of bilateral relations and their mutual commitment to developing them in a way that serves common interests and the aspirations of the two friendly peoples.
Strengthening the defense and security partnership
The meeting addressed ways to enhance military cooperation between the UAE and Italy and explored new areas of joint work in the security and defense sectors. Both sides emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and maintaining continuous coordination to address contemporary security challenges.
This contributes to strengthening defense capabilities and supporting counterterrorism efforts. They also agreed on a shared vision aimed at building an integrated security system that ensures the protection of regional and international stability.