The key facts
- The meeting between Sheikh Mansour and Ibrahim Kalin took place in Abu Dhabi on November 3
- Regional security and strengthening of bilateral partnership were discussed
- The meeting was held within the framework of strategic relations and the Cepa agreement between the UAE and Turkey
Meeting in Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday, November 3, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed held talks in Abu Dhabi with Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization. According to The National, the interlocutors discussed efforts to expand cooperation in the interests of the security and prosperity of the entire region, and also reviewed the state of bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen partnership in various fields.
Who attended and in what context
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, as well as Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security. The outlet notes that the talks took place within the framework of the strategic relations between the two countries and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa).
Link to the May visit
The meeting with the head of Turkish intelligence continues a series of contacts between the two countries: in May, Sheikh Mansour made a working visit to Turkey, where he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Beyond the general wording about security and bilateral partnership, the publication does not report on the substance of the November talks.
