Abu dhabi: The Parliamentary Friendship Committee with European Parliaments at the Federal National Council (FNC), chaired by Dr. Marwan Obaid Al Muhairi, Vice Chairman of the Committee, discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two sides during a meeting held at the Council's headquarters in Abu Dhabi with a delegation from the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag). The German delegation was headed by Alexander Radwan, Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and CSU rapporteur on the Middle East at the German Bundestag.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended by members of the UAE-European Parliamentary Friendship Committee and FNC members. Dr. Al Muhairi highlighted that UAE-German relations are a model of a close strategic partnership built on mutual trust for over 50 years, with cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy and the sustainable economy.
Both sides acknowledged the recent visit of Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to the UAE, which resulted in the signing of several agreements that contribute to strengthening strategic relations and supporting joint cooperation between the two countries.
The discussions emphasized the importance of aligning parliamentary relations with the bilateral ties, especially on issues of mutual interest, through the exchange of visits, expertise, and enhanced coordination between parliamentary friendship groups.
Radwan highlighted the significance of deepening relations between Germany and the UAE by activating the parliamentary role in supporting cooperation in fields such as trade, energy, culture, education, and the environment, as well as exchanging expertise on social issues like family, children, and youth policies.
