
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call to discuss enhancing UAE-Italy cooperation, focusing on economic and development fields, while reviewing regional developments in the Middle East and reaffirming their strategic partnership.
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The UAE and Italy have maintained a strategic partnership focused on economic cooperation, investment, and regional stability, with regular high-level engagements between leaders.
Sheikh Mohamed, Meloni discuss stronger UAE-Italy ties
Leaders review economic cooperation and regional developments during phone call
Last updated: October 04, 2026 | 19:42
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone call today.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under the strategic partnership between the two countries in support of shared growth and prosperity.
Sheikh Mohamed and Meloni also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to promote security and stability for the benefit of the region’s countries and peoples.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
UAE and Italy will announce new economic cooperation agreements within the next 2-3 months
Likely · Within months
Joint UAE-Italy initiatives will be launched to support Middle East stability efforts
Possible · Within months

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