Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Dr Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo, to explore ways to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in economic and development-related sectors, in a manner that serves the interests of both nations and their peoples. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during Her Excellency Osmani's working visit to the UAE to attend the World Governments Summit 2026.
According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness welcomed President Osmani to the country and congratulated her on Kosovo's Independence Day on 17 February, expressing wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Kosovo and its people. Both leaders affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening economic, trade, and investment ties between the UAE and Kosovo to support joint development and mutual interests.
The meeting also addressed the World Governments Summit 2026 and its role in promoting dialogue on key issues shaping the present and future of global development. Discussions included exploring cooperation in government modernisation. His Highness the President reiterated the UAE's longstanding approach of supporting peace, stability, and development across the Balkans, aiming to benefit all countries and peoples in the region and contribute to broader global stability.
Her Excellency Osmani expressed appreciation for the UAE's support for Kosovo and its impactful development and humanitarian initiatives contributing to social advancement and empowerment. She emphasized her keenness to further expand bilateral relations to serve the shared interests of both countries and peoples.
The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, along with several ministers and senior state officials.
