President Sheikh Mohamed meets Maltese leader in Abu Dhabi

The two leaders discussed the Cop28 conference and ways to boost ties between the UAE and Malta

President Sheikh Mohamed met Maltese President George Vella on June 19. All Photos: Presidential Court

The two leaders discussed the need to improve the relationship between the UAE and Malta

They also explored ways to work together to tackle the threat of climate change ahead of Cop28

The meeting took place at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE was a key trading partner of Malta in the GCC

Mr Vella said Malta was keen to increase trade with the UAE

Sheikh Mohamed acknowledged the 50th anniversary of the two nations establishing diplomatic ties

Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE was keen to work with Malta on food security, the green economy, the digital economy and industry

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Special Affairs Adviser at the Presidential Court, Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces

President Sheikh Mohamed discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral ties during talks on Monday with Maltese President George Vella, who is on an official visit to the UAE.

The two leaders spoke of the need to improve the relationship between the UAE and Malta through opportunities in investment, trade, renewable energy, food security, the environment and innovation.

They also explored ways to co-operate to tackle the threat of climate change ahead of the Cop28 climate conference, which will be hosted in Dubai later this year.

Mr Vella and his wife Miriam arrived in the UAE on Sunday, and were met by Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-Operation.

Sheikh Mohamed received Mr Vella at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

The UAE President expressed the country's commitment to enhancing sustainable partnerships and exchanging expertise with other countries with the aim of achieving shared development objectives.

Sheikh Mohamed also praised the continuing relationship with Malta, acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

He also confirmed that the UAE is keen to continue working with Malta across areas such as industry, energy, and the digital and green economies.

Sheikh Mohamed acknowledged that the UAE is a key trading partner of Malta among the GCC states.

Mr Vella said that Malta is keen to increase trade with the UAE and open new areas of co-operation, especially in future economic sectors.

The meeting was attended by Ms Al Hashimy as well as Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Special Affairs Adviser at the Presidential Court, and Lt Gen Issa Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.