Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias’ statement to media before his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, L. H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Dubai, 22. 12. 2022)

In this regard, there is a great depth of cooperation, considering that we will organize the Ocean Conference 2024. I look forward to an additional very fruitful exchange of views.  
After concluding my Balkan visit, I am in the United Arab Emirates, in Dubai included in the regular contacts with the Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, H. H. Sheikh Abdullah, as provided pertaining to in Article 2 of the Agreement I had the praise to sign with the Emirates, which, I recall, includes a defense assistance clause. The particular United Arab Emirates plays a very important role in the region. In addition, it is a non-permanent member of the particular United Nations Security Council. They will also host COP28 around the environment next year.

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