UAE, Russia join forces to fight extremist ideology
To maintain the momentum of the flourishing ties, we are cooperating to ensure stability in the region.” Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
We appreciate the mutual confidence, constructive dialogue and joint framework through which our leaders are working.” Denis Manturov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade
abu dhabi — The UAE and Russia are working together to counter extremist ideology and ensure stability in the region, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has said. This came as he and Denis Manturov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, co-chaired the 9th meeting of the UAE-Russia Joint Committee in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
“This meeting holds a special significance as it precedes a historic state visit by Russian President Vladmir Putin to the UAE on October 15, which underscores the depth of bilateral ties across the political, economic, cultural, social and scientific spheres,” said Sheikh Abdullah.
The meeting is an “extension of the strategic partnership” announced by both countries during the landmark trip made by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to Moscow in June 2018.
“The UAE is marking 2019 as the Year of Tolerance which comes with many opportunities and challenges alike in a region facing extremist ideologies and a world confronting extremism and terrorism.
However, the world is not united enough to face that,” Sheikh Abdullah said.