UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Cyprus Sunday for his first official visit, invited by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.
Officials called the trip historic, marking a shift in ties from strategic convergence to implementation, with emphasis on investment, energy and economic cooperation.
Talks will also cover Cyprus’s upcoming EU Council presidency in January 2026, Gulf‑EU relations, regional developments and the Cyprus issue.
The visit includes a private meeting between the two leaders and expanded talks between delegations. Ministers and UAE officials joined an investment forum with Invest Cyprus and the Chamber of Commerce, aimed at strengthening business cooperation.
The two presidents are expected to sign a joint declaration pledging to upgrade the strategic relationship.