UAE Strengthens Ties with Nigeria and Italy at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025

 His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, held significant meetings with His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, during their official visits to the UAE as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025.

Driving Global Partnerships for a Sustainable Future

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed warmly welcomed both leaders, emphasizing the UAE’s commitment to expanding its international relationships and fostering sustainable development through strategic partnerships. The discussions with President Tinubu and Prime Minister Meloni were focused on expanding cooperation in various sectors, notably economy, investment, and sustainability, all central to addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Advancing Sustainable Solutions Together

The meetings provided a platform for the leaders to discuss the role of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in catalyzing global awareness and action on sustainability. His Highness highlighted the UAE's belief that collaboration between countries is key to accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient future. ADSW 2025 serves as a global gathering for sharing innovative solutions and facilitating dialogue on sustainability, offering a chance for countries to exchange ideas and jointly tackle pressing global challenges.

Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Throughout the meetings, both President Tinubu and Prime Minister Meloni expressed their appreciation for the UAE’s active efforts in promoting sustainability and fostering development on the global stage. They reaffirmed their countries' dedication to advancing cooperation with the UAE, especially in key areas such as climate change, sustainable innovation, and investment.

A Collaborative Vision for the Future

The meetings underscored the UAE's leadership in bringing together nations to discuss and implement sustainability solutions, with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed stressing the importance of continued collaboration. He emphasized that these partnerships are essential to creating a sustainable future for all.

Key Attendees and Officials

The high-level meetings were attended by several distinguished UAE officials, including:

• H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs
• H.E. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
• H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology

This engagement further reinforces the UAE’s position as a leader in international diplomacy, sustainability, and collaborative action. With leaders from across the globe coming together, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 continues to foster invaluable partnerships that will drive global progress towards a more sustainable future.