During Zelensky’s visit to Abu Dhabi, the two leaders explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation under their Comprehensive Economic Agreement, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported.

They also discussed regional security developments and the ongoing military escalation, as well as its impact on international trade routes and the world economy, WAM added.

After meeting with Bin Zayed, Zelensky then traveled to Doha to meet with Qatari officials, where he also signed a defense cooperation deal.