Sea Palace, Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
November 26, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. engaged in a productive discussion with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, as he embarked on a one-day Official Visit to the UAE.

During their meeting at the Sea Palace in Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, the two leaders emphasized their dedication to strengthening bilateral ties and delivering lasting benefits to their people.

Beyond forging more partnerships with the UAE, President Marcos Jr. expressed his deepest gratitude to President Al Nahyan for his country’s assistance in several matters, including the arrest and turnover of a sex trafficker to the Philippine authorities and the training and support for the Philippine National Police (PNP).

The Chief Executive also conveyed his gratitude to the UAE for pardoning 143 Filipinos during this year’s Eid al-Adha and for its humanitarian aid to victims of recent flooding in the Philippines.

The Philippines and the UAE established diplomatic relations on 19 August 1974. The President’s visit to the UAE coincided with the 50th anniversary of friendship and collaboration between the two nations.

Around 700,000 Filipinos are currently working or staying in the United Arab Emirates.

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