Russia and UAE Presidents Strengthen Ties in Moscow Meeting
On August 7, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Moscow to bolster the "strategic partnership" between their two nations. The talks, which took place in the Kremlin, covered a range of topics from economic collaboration to international security.
Key Outcomes and Discussions:
Economic Cooperation and Trade: Both leaders expressed a strong commitment to expanding economic relations. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan articulated a goal to double the trade turnover between the UAE and Russia within the next five years. To facilitate this, an agreement on trade in services and investments was signed. This accord aims to promote wider bilateral trade and economic cooperation by allowing Russia to open its markets to UAE companies in 12 sectors. In a reciprocal move, the UAE will permit Russian companies to operate in certain free zones with 100% Russian capital.
Regional and International Security: The two presidents exchanged views on global and regional security, with a particular focus on the situation in the Middle East. Putin emphasized the importance of Russia and the UAE's active cooperation on international platforms, including the United Nations and the BRICS group, which the UAE recently joined.
Humanitarian and Cultural Relations: The meeting also included discussions on humanitarian and cultural cooperation, with a focus on education and cultural exchanges.
Potential U.S.-Russia Summit: A significant development from the meeting was President Putin's statement that the UAE could serve as a "suitable" venue for an upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine.
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