UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan telephoned Sir Keir Starmer on Monday to congratulate him on his assumption of office as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister — a call that reaffirmed the enduring strategic partnership between the two countries.
Sheikh Mohamed Pledges Stronger UAE-UK Ties
During the phone call, His Highness extended his warmest congratulations to the Prime Minister, welcoming him to office and expressing full support for the direction Starmer is charting for the UK's future prosperity.
Sheikh Mohamed underlined the importance of enhancing the historical and strategic relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom, stressing the need to seek out new opportunities for cooperation in fields that serve the interests of both nations and their peoples.
Starmer Committed to Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Starmer expressed his gratitude to His Highness for the congratulations and warm words directed at the United Kingdom and its people.
Starmer in turn stressed his keen interest in developing and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, with particular emphasis on the economic and investment sectors and other important areas of mutual benefit.
A Historic and Strategic Partnership
The UAE and the United Kingdom share deep historic ties spanning trade, defence, and diplomacy. The call between the two leaders signals continuity in that relationship as the UK transitions to a new government under Labour's leadership for the first time since 2010.
The UAE is the UK's largest trading partner in the Middle East region, making the bilateral relationship a cornerstone of both countries' economic strategies. Investment, infrastructure, and clean energy have all been flagged as priority areas for future collaboration.
