ABU DHABI (WAM)
Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, met on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with Ambassador of France to the UAE, Nicolas Niemtchinow, exploring avenues to strengthen parliamentary cooperation to better serve the shared interests of both countries and their people.
During the meeting, which was attended by FNC Member, Meera Al Suwaidi, both sides emphasised the strong friendship and long-standing ties between the UAE and France.
Al Nuaimi highlighted the steadily growing bilateral relations, particularly in key strategic sectors.
He also noted that the UAE and France have witnessed significant progress in their partnership, especially following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
This agreement has fostered closer cooperation in vital areas such as energy, climate action, economic and technological development, sustainability, and cultural exchange.