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Watch: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Brazil President look back on joint path of cooperation

Sheikh Khalid pointed out these ties are the fruit of a leadership keen to develop cooperation in vital sectors to serve the aspirations of both countries

Published: Sun 6 Jul 2025, 9:53 PM

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Brazilian President discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, based on the strong historical ties that unite the two countries.

This came during Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reception of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit.

The ties between the two countries form a solid foundation for expanding cooperation in vital sectors, supporting sustainable development goals and serving the common interests of the two peoples.

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At the beginning of the meeting, the Brazilian President welcomed the visit of Sheikh Khalid and his accompanying delegation, affirming the strong bilateral relations between Brazil and the United Arab Emirates.

Watch a video, by WAM, here:

Sheikh Khalid conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to Luiz Inacio, wishing him good health and well-being, and for Brazil and its friendly people continued progress and prosperity.

Sheikh Khalid also affirmed the UAE's pride in its strategic relations with Brazil, which represent an advanced model of a qualitative partnership forged over decades of continuous cooperation, based on mutual respect and shared interests.

He pointed out that this joint path, extending for more than fifty years, is the fruit of a leadership keen to develop cooperation in vital sectors to serve the aspirations of both countries towards sustainable and comprehensive development that directly benefits the peoples of both friendly countries.

The Brazilian President conveyed his greetings to the UAE President, and his wishes for continued prosperity and progress for the UAE and its people.

The meeting reviewed the progress of bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Federative Republic of Brazil, and the continuous coordination and fruitful cooperation that have characterised them for more than five decades.