UAE President discusses bilateral ties with Slovakia PM

Friday, 16 January 2026 06:09

By ARN News Staff

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia during a phone call on Thursday.

The two sides looked into collaborating in several key areas that support the national priorities and interests of both nations, including economic development, renewable energy, and future technologies.

They also reviewed a number of regional and international developments, with a focus on the situation in the Middle East.

Both nations underscored the importance of promoting dialogue and diplomatic solutions in addressing crises to preserve security and stability and prevent the escalation of tensions.

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