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Türkiye and UAE discuss regional security in Abu Dhabi
Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın met UAE leaders in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security.
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kalın, and the UAE’s national security adviser and security council secretary-general also attended.
The officials discussed joint efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region.
Türkiye’s ambassador to the UAE said the strategic partnership could help reinforce regional security and peace.
The meeting comes as Türkiye and the UAE deepen ties after years of rivalry.
The countries had backed opposing sides in Libya, but efforts to repair relations began in 2021; the sources give no further plans.
Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın met senior Emirati officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security and stability.
UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kalın, and UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ali al-Shamsi also attended.
The officials discussed joint efforts to strengthen regional security and stability, according to Türkiye’s ambassador to the UAE.
The meeting came as Türkiye and the UAE continue to deepen their strategic partnership.
- Who
- Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior Emirati officials.
- What
- They discussed regional security and stability and joint efforts to strengthen them.
- When
- The reports were published on November 3, 2026; the meeting date is not stated.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Why
- To discuss joint efforts to strengthen regional security and stability.
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Ibrahim Kalın met UAE officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security and stability.
- Türkiye’s intelligence chief
- Ibrahim Kalın
- UAE vice president
- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Meeting location
- Abu Dhabi
- Other participants
- Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ali al-Shamsi
- Published
- November 3, 2026
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What people are saying
We believe our strategic partnership with the UAE will make a serious contribution to consolidating regional security and peace