H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received representatives of the E3 group of major West European countries – France, Germany and the United Kingdom, to take stock of the latest regional and global developments and issues, to enhance regional and international security.
Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Richard Moore, Director General for Political Affairs at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Jens Plotner, Political Director, Directorate General at the German Federal Foreign Office; and Ludovic Pouille, French Ambassador to the UAE.
The meeting took place within the framework of regular consultations between the UAE and the E3 group.
While welcoming the French, German and British representatives, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed affirmed the UAE's support for international efforts aimed at establishing the foundations of peace, security and stability in the region and the world at large.
The representatives of the E3 group commended the UAE's active role in de-escalating tension in the region and consolidating regional stability and security. They highlighted the UAE's prominent standing as an active player at the regional and international levels.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State; Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al Jarman, Assistant Minister for Human Rights and International Law at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; and Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, attended the meeting.
