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Oct 17, 2024
Brussels [Belgium], October 17: Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, were received by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, for an official meeting at the European Parliament headquarters. The discussions focused on strengthening ties between the UAE and the European Union, with an emphasis on trade, climate, and regional and global security matters, as well as continuing to foster more robust and transparent communication channels.
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