Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Brazilian President focus on boosting ties
The meeting took place during a reception hosted by da Silva for the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
The two sides also reviewed the progress of UAE-Brazil relations, a five-decade journey marked by sustained coordination and fruitful cooperation, underpinned by a shared commitment to advancing the partnership in priority sectors in line with mutual interests and evolving development objectives.
Sheikh Khaled underscored that the strong bond reflects the vision of both nations' leadership in fostering collaboration across vital sectors, advancing inclusive and sustainable development for the mutual benefit of both nations.
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked the Brazilian leader for his generous hospitality and warm welcome.
In turn, da Silva wished the UAE President enduring success.
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