The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea have enjoyed longstanding bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries on November 20, 1980. Since then, relations have continued to witness steady growth across political, economic, and investment fields, supported by high-level engagements and mutual efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Most recently, H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, participated in the Conference of the Parties (COP28) hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. He also received an official reception from H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi on May 17, 2022.
Cooperation between the two countries has also advanced through the signing of several bilateral agreements, including the Air Services Agreement, the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation on Income, the Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investment, and the Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement.
