Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan on 23/10/2024.
MBZ addressed during his meeting with President Xi a range of regional and international issues.
The meeting also highlighted opportunities for defense and energy partnership between the two countries.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The major topics MBZ discussed with President Xi
- Potential areas of defense cooperation between the two countries
- BRICS leaders' perception of MBZ’s stature within the group
The note also highlights a mediating role MBZ is playing between Asian giants and its influence on the UAE’s ties with them.
