Blitz Bureau
President of the African Development Bank Group Akinwumi Adesina called on President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on September 3. Both the leaders discussed cooperation between the UAE and the African Development Bank Group.
They also explored ways to strengthen coordination to achieve shared objectives and support sustainable development across Africa for the benefit and prosperity of all its peoples.
The President affirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening its economic and investment ties in Africa to enhance mutual growth and prosperity. He highlighted the significant role of financial institutions in this regard.
Adesina expressed his appreciation to His Highness for the continuous support of the UAE in advancing development across Africa. He also commended cooperation between the African Development Bank Group and UAE institutions.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice- President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhbi Executive Council; Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; along a number of Sheikhs, senior officials, citizens and guests.