In brief
The UAE and Finland presidents spoke by phone to explore deeper economic collaboration and address Middle‑East developments, emphasizing peace, security, and stability.
On 3 November 2026, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a telephone call from His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen their bilateral relationship, with a particular focus on economic and development cooperation that could foster mutual interests and prosperity for both nations.
During the conversation, the leaders highlighted their shared commitment to expanding cooperation and leveraging available opportunities to deepen ties. They also used the call to address a range of regional and international issues that affect both countries, notably developments in the Middle East.
Both presidents reaffirmed the importance of promoting peace, security and stability in the region. They agreed that such efforts ultimately benefit the peoples of their respective countries and the wider international community.
The phone link between the UAE and Finland underscored a growing recognition that even geographically distant nations can play complementary roles in advancing shared global objectives, including economic development and regional stability.
