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ABU DHABI (WAM)
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday welcomed His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, who is on a working visit to the UAE during which he took part in the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum.
During their meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and explored opportunities for further collaboration, particularly in the economic, trade, development, and renewable energy sectors, to support both countries’ development goals.
His Highness affirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with African nations to promote lasting progress and shared economic growth. His Highness noted that this stems from the UAE’s approach of building strategic relationships aimed at advancing global prosperity and securing a better future for coming generations.
The meeting also highlighted the significance of the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum, held from November 10 to 11 in Abu Dhabi, which witnessed the official launch of the ‘Chad Connection 2030’ national development plan and explored its role in expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
President Déby expressed his appreciation to His Highness for the UAE’s hosting of the forum, noting that its outcomes mark a significant advance in bilateral relations, especially related to investment and the economy.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination; His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affair; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Sultan bin Hamadan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; and several Sheikhs, ministers, senior officials, citizens and guests.
