UAE President and Italian counterpart discuss strategic partnerships

UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and HE Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, recently discussed bilateral relations as part of the friendly countries’ strategic partnership and shared commitment to meeting mutual goals.

The meeting happened at the Quirinal Palace in Rome. President Mattarela expressed his deep confidence that His Highness’ high-profile trip to Italy is going to offer strong momentum for bilateral relations across different fields.

UAE and Italy exploring frontiers for collaboration

The UAE and Italy share long and increasingly strong trade relations. The bilateral non-oil trade is steadily increasing. This trend highlights the commercial ties sustaining employment, innovation and economic progress.

Space exploration has emerged as another important frontier for collaboration. The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in this industry. The blend of Italian technological expertise and Emirati ambition could lead to extraordinary results.

Beyond technology and commerce, the UAE and Italy also seek to address contemporary challenges such as climate change and food insecurity. Looking ahead, both countries aspire to create shared visions of peace and prosperity. Read on.

UAE and Italy strengthening strong strategic partnerships

During his latest visit to Italy, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his pleasure at visiting a country famous for its rich history and civilizational legacy, highlighting the strong strategic partnership both countries share.

His Highness noted that his trip underscores the UAE’s commitment to strengthening existing relations in support of mutual goals. He also reaffirmed the Gulf state’s interest in building on the progress of recent years to further enhance bilateral relations.

The UAE is also planning $40 billion in investments in Italy, Giorgia Meloni said on Monday. The Prime Minister of Italy has been trying to pursue stronger bilateral relations ith Gulf countries since taking office in 2022.