UAE Minister Sheikh Mansour Meets Turkish President, Iraqi PM at Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit
Layla Al MansooriUAE Deputy President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held separate meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani during the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Gaza ceasefire efforts.
The meetings happened on the sidelines of Egypt's peace summit, where regional leaders gathered to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Sheikh Mansour discussed ways to boost cooperation between the UAE and both Turkey and Iraq, looking at areas where all countries could benefit.
A key part of the conversations centered on the summit's main goal: pushing forward international efforts to implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The leaders talked about how to build lasting peace and stability across the Middle East region.
The timing of these meetings matters. The UAE has been working to strengthen its relationships with regional powers as conflicts continue to reshape Middle Eastern politics. Turkey and Iraq both play important roles in regional stability, making these diplomatic connections significant for future cooperation.
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, attended both meetings along with other UAE delegation members. This shows the importance the UAE places on these relationships.
The Sharm el-Sheikh summit brings together leaders who have influence over the Gaza situation. Egypt's role as host reflects its traditional position as a mediator in Middle Eastern conflicts. But the real test will be whether these diplomatic talks translate into concrete actions that help implement the ceasefire and prevent future escalations.
For the region's economy, stable relationships between these countries could open new trade routes and investment opportunities. The UAE's position as a business hub makes its diplomatic efforts particularly valuable for creating the kind of stability that markets need to thrive.
