UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan telephoned Sir Keir Starmer on 8 July 2024 to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — marking an early signal of strong ties between Abu Dhabi and the new Labour government.
Sheikh Mohamed Congratulates Keir Starmer in Personal Phone Call
During the call, His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warmly welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to office and pledged UAE support for the direction the new Prime Minister was 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 further opportunities for cooperation in fields that serve the interests of both nations and their peoples.
Starmer Commits to Deeper UAE-UK Economic Partnership
Prime Minister Starmer expressed his gratitude for the President's congratulations and good wishes. He reaffirmed his strong interest in developing and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, with particular emphasis on the economic and investment fields as well as other important sectors.
The phone call reflects the enduring partnership between the UAE and the UK — two nations with deep trade, investment, and people-to-people ties that successive governments on both sides have sought to deepen.
