The landmark pact signed in Paris reinforces decades-old security cooperation and strategic partnership between the two nations.
PARIS — The United Arab Emirates and France have officially signed a comprehensive new defence cooperation agreement, marking a significant step forward in their long-standing bilateral and strategic relationship. The pact, aimed at deeply strengthening military collaboration and enhancing security frameworks, underscores a mutual commitment to regional stability and defence innovation.
The agreement was formalized during an official state visit to France by Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, the UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs. Al Mazrouei convened with Catherine Vautrin, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, in Paris to finalize the accord.
According to an official statement released by the UAE Ministry of Defence, high-level discussions between the two ministers focused extensively on identifying new avenues to elevate defence and strategic relations. The ministry noted that the newly signed Defence Cooperation Agreement directly reflects the deep rooted ties and shared vision of both friendly nations across the military, security, and defence sectors.
“The agreement reflects the depth of UAE-French relations and the shared commitment of both countries to advancing military and defence cooperation.” — UAE Ministry of Defence
A Longstanding Strategic Alliance
This latest development builds upon decades of robust geopolitical and military alignment between Abu Dhabi and Paris. France has long been a key strategic partner for the UAE, encompassing high-profile defence procurement, joint military exercises, and shared intelligence frameworks.
Experts note that this renewed commitment comes at a critical time for global security, signaling a joint effort to modernize defence capabilities and streamline tactical interoperability between the UAE Armed Forces and French military units.
The official discussions concluded with both sides reaffirming their determination to maintain continuous dialogue and foster a more resilient security architecture in an increasingly complex global landscape.
