It was a great honour to be received by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
The bilateral relationship between Austria and the United Arab Emirates is founded on trust, reliability and mutual respect — values that continue to make our countries strong and dependable partners. Austria stands firmly alongside the UAE. We unequivocally condemn any aggression against the United Arab Emirates and fully respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At a particularly challenging time, we deeply appreciated the support and protection extended to Austrian citizens on the ground.
Our discussions focused on further strengthening our strategic partnership across key areas including energy, trade, innovation and security. The United Arab Emirates are Austria’s most important export partner in the Gulf region, and our bilateral trade reached a record level in 2025. Tourism ties also continue to grow steadily, with an increasing number of visitors from the UAE choosing Austria as their destination.
We furthermore reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing a comprehensive free trade agreement between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates — an important step towards unlocking the full potential of our partnership.
: Christian Stocker
Chancellor of Austria