Based on the brotherly relations between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, paid a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the First Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council in Ankara, on 16 July 2025.

The Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council reflected the determination of both countries to further advance the bilateral ties and close cooperation across a broad range of shared objectives between the Republic of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.

The discussions covered numerous areas of cooperation that gained significant momentum in recent years, such as economy, trade, defence, innovation, cybersecurity, industry, technology, education, culture, energy, including renewable energy, environment, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture and tourism.

Leveraging the Comprehensive and Economic Partnership Agreement, and drawing on bilateral economic, trade and investment mechanisms such as the Joint Economic Commission and Joint Economic and Trade Committee, the two Leaders discussed avenues to enhance mutual investments and trade, including exploring the potential for complementary and resilient trade routes, as well as areas of cooperation to support sustainable economic growth and facilitate regional and international trade.

The two Leaders also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors in both countries with a view to fostering bilateral partnerships as well as collaboration opportunities in third countries.

The two Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, recognizing the critical role of sustainable, secure and diversified energy resources in driving economic growth and climate resilience. They emphasized their shared ambition to explore practical opportunities to advance energy transition in line with national priorities.

In this context, they welcomed the global goal, as reflected in Paragraph 28 of the Global Stocktake outcome adopted at COP28, to double the global rate of energy efficiency improvement and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 and expressed their intention to contribute to its achievement through national and bilateral actions.

They expressed their common will to enhance cooperation between the two countries based on goodwill and friendship, particularly in renewable energy and hydrocarbons, including joint projects to be realized on the basis of mutual benefit.

The two leaders reaffirmed the significance of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Senegal, to be held in the UAE in December 2026, focused on accelerating the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6, ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. They also commended the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative as a significant contribution to advancing technological innovation tackling water scarcity.

The two Leaders also emphasized the significance of maintaining the existing momentum in bilateral relations and focused on emerging and advanced technologies as a promising field of cooperation. While highlighting the key role of their young, dynamic and well-educated populations in fostering innovation, competitiveness and sustainable economic growth, they reiterated their will to collaborate in cutting-edge digital technologies.

His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also underscored the importance of cooperation in cultural and social fields and agreed to promote exchanges that will contribute to the strong bonds of brotherhood between the Turkish and Emirati peoples.

The two sides reaffirmed their resolve to enhance defence and security cooperation by capacity-building, exchanging expertise and sharing know-how.

This landmark visit provided an opportunity to address bilateral and regional developments. Reflecting their countries’ roles in advancing regional security, stability and prosperity, the two sides emphasized their shared commitment to work together to promote dialogue and the principles of international law to achieve a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous environment in the region.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, expressed his profound appreciation to His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to His Highness and the delegation of the United Arab Emirates during their stay in Türkiye.

The two leaders witnessed the signing of seven bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding.

The two leaders agreed to hold the next meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council in Abu Dhabi in 2026, on a date to be determined through diplomatic channels.

This Joint Communique was adopted on 16 July 2025.