President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Indonesian President in Abu Dhabi

President Sheikh Mohamed has held talks with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto in Abu Dhabi, state news agency Wam reported on Friday.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to boost co-operation across fields such as the economy, development, investment and renewable energy.

They also exchanged views on the Israeli attack on Qatar, with both sides reiterating their countries’ condemnation of the attack and expressing their solidarity with Qatar.

They further emphasised that such acts undermine regional security, stability and prospects for peace.

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, prior to a meeting, at the Presidential Airport. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed and the Indonesian leader discussed strengthening ties. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed with Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, at the Presidential Airport. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, receives Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, on his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Members of the Indonesian delegation accompanying Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, attend a meeting on arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Group, Chief Executive of Adnoc and Chairman of Masdar, and Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, attend a meeting with Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, not pictured, on his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, after a meeting. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

The Indonesian leader arrived in the UAE on Friday for a working visit, Wam reported, and it comes as ties between the two countries continue to strengthen.

A comprehensive economic partnership between the UAE and Indonesia was signed in 2023. The deal is expected to boost the UAE’s non-oil trade with Jakarta to $10 billion by 2027.

The meeting, meanwhile, was also attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, along with a number of ministers and senior officials.

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