Sheikh Abdullah holds talks with senior officials from Uzbekistan and South Africa

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held meetings with officials from Uzbekistan and South Africa on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Sheikh Abdullah discussed expanding cooperation across various sectors, including the economic, trade and investment fields with Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

He also reviewed the strategic partnership with Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, while exploring ways to deepen collaboration across key areas including trade, investment, renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the UAE's shared commitment to advance relations and support in both meetings, with the goal of achieving comprehensive development and sustainable economic prosperity.

In separate phone calls, the UAE diplomat also held discussed strengthening cooperation with his counterparts in Iran and Norway. 

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