UAE and NATO Discuss Strengthening Partnership

Mon 16/2/2026
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Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Mark Rutte, Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.

They exchanged views on a range of issues on the global agenda, including the conflict in Ukraine and regional developments in the Middle East. In this context, H.E. Nusseibeh stressed the need to de-escalate tensions and advance political solutions through effective and responsible diplomacy.

The meeting also focused on ways to deepen the partnership between the UAE and NATO. As part of this discussion, H.E. Nusseibeh underlined the UAE’s long-standing record of engagement with NATO, reflected not only in sustained training cooperation, but also in its participation in NATO-led operations across multiple regions.

Both sides agreed to continue their productive dialogue on the future scope of their partnership.

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