UAE Leader is Putin’s Special Guest
The UAE leader is Putin’s special guest. Putin described Russia-UAE relations as strategic. According to Iran Gate, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, in a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the leader of the UAE in Moscow, stated that the trade volume between Russia and the UAE has tripled in the past three years. Russia-UAE relations have reached the level of a strategic partnership.
According to media reports, investments between Russia and the UAE have reached $7 billion, and the trade volume between the two countries has reached $10 billion.
The trade volume between the two parties was $5 billion in 2021.
Among the six countries of the southern Persian Gulf, the UAE is Russia’s largest trading partner.
The UAE accounts for 55% of Russia’s trade with the region’s countries.
In the meeting with the UAE leader, Putin also said, ‘We will certainly talk about the situation in the Middle East.’
The situation in the Middle East is extremely difficult and complex. He added, ‘I want to thank you for your participation in solving humanitarian issues, including the exchange of prisoners.’
Putin’s reference is about the exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine. These two countries are currently at war.
Sheikh Mohammed told Putin, ‘Mr. President, thank you for inviting me to your home.’
On Sunday night, Putin welcomed his Emirati counterpart at his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, and the two participated in an informal dinner.
The UAE leader told Putin, ‘We intend to develop bilateral relations.’ He also said that his personal relationship with Putin allows for the resolution of many issues. He added, ‘We are connected in many areas, for example, culture, traditions, and mentality. This is a very strong bridge between the two countries.’
The UAE leader intends to participate in the two-day summit of BRICS member countries in Kazan, Russia.
The BRICS group was established in 2006 with the membership of Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa. Later, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia were also added as members. The UAE leader previously attended the St. Petersburg Economic Forum in January and met with Putin.
