The UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni during her two-day visit to the UAE.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed welcomed the Italian Prime Minister on her first visit to the country at the Qasr al Shati palace. He expressed his hope that the visit would “constitute a strong impetus for the development of relations between the two countries.”
The two reviewed a number of issues and developments in the regional and international arenas, and exchanged views on issues of common concern.
They stressed that “dialogue and prioritizing diplomatic solutions and cooperation is the way to address various crises and files, enhance stability and security, and achieve a better future for current and future generations.”
In statements to reporters in Abu Dhabi, Meloni said that the UAE can “play a major role in a number of issues of concern to Italy, such as the stability of Libya and the financial difficulties faced by Tunisia, which are two problems that affect migration flows, as well as Rome’s energy policy towards Africa.”
“In all these matters, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed expressed his willingness to help, I believe that both sides have a strong will to rebuild relations, not only good but excellent, (relations) friendship that I think is very important for our national interest,” she said.
Last week, the UAE Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Mohamed Abushahab said that he supports the UN Special Representative to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily’s proposal to establish a High-level steering panel for Libya.
During his speech at the Security Council’s Libya session, he said: “We hope that this proposal will achieve the goals and consensus sought by the Libyans. For these steps to succeed and translate into action on the ground, the international community must show collective support, free from geopolitical tension. It also requires full cooperation from the Libyan people.”
