UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed met with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu on 10/3/2025 during an official visit to Paris.
Sheikh Abdullah also met with Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson on 13/3/2025 in Stockholm.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The key defense files discussed during the two meetings
- The advanced defense technologies the UAE aims to acquire
The note also highlights Sheikh Abdullah’s expected role in defense matters, based on the direction of UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ).