ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will embark on an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday, August 7, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and furthering the strategic partnership between the two nations.

During the high-level visit, His Highness will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to explore enhanced collaboration in priority sectors, particularly economic development, trade, investment, and energy. The discussions aim to reinforce joint development goals and deepen long-standing ties between the UAE and Russia.

The agenda will also include the review of regional and international developments of mutual concern, underlining both countries’ commitment to constructive dialogue and cooperation on global affairs. The leaders are expected to exchange views on ways to support peace, stability, and sustainable economic partnerships in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The UAE and Russia share a strategic relationship built on mutual respect and growing economic exchanges, with trade and investment links expanding significantly in recent years. This visit further strengthens ongoing diplomatic efforts to support shared development goals and widen cooperation across sectors.

The official visit underscores the UAE’s role as an active international partner committed to fostering global dialogue and economic collaboration through diplomacy and mutual respect.

Further updates on the outcomes of the visit and any resulting bilateral agreements will be announced in due course.