H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to explore avenues for deepening bilateral relations between the UAE and Brazil. The meeting took place during the Crown Prince’s visit to Rio de Janeiro on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.
President Lula warmly welcomed H.H. Sheikh Khaled and the accompanying UAE delegation. He praised the long-standing ties between the two nations and emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation in sectors that support shared interests and sustainable development.
Mutual Respect and Shared Vision
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with best wishes for the continued health and prosperity of Brazil and its people. He also expressed appreciation for the generous hospitality extended by the Brazilian leadership.
The Crown Prince reaffirmed the UAE’s pride in its strategic relationship with Brazil. He highlighted the five-decade-long partnership grounded in mutual respect, trust, and a shared vision of inclusive development. This enduring bond reflects the leadership’s commitment in both countries to advancing cooperation across vital sectors.
President Lula, in turn, extended his greetings to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and conveyed his best wishes for the UAE’s continued growth and success. The two leaders reviewed key areas of collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in line with evolving global and national priorities.
Delegations and Diplomatic Engagements
The high-level meeting was attended by several senior UAE officials, including:
- Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade
- Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State
- Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince
- Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Media Office and Advisor of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court
- Saleh Ahmad Salem Alsuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil
The discussion reinforced the growing significance of UAE-Brazil relations and reflected both nations’ dedication to strengthening strategic ties and fostering economic, diplomatic, and cultural collaboration.
