Foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates

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The diplomatic foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates are conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The United Arab Emirates has broad diplomatic and commercial relations with most countries of the world. It plays a significant role in OPEC, and is one of the founding members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The United Arab Emirates is a member of the United Nations and several of its specialized agencies, as well as the World Bank, IMF, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement. Also, it is an observer in the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. Most countries have diplomatic missions in the capital Abu Dhabi with most consulates being in United Arab Emirates's largest and most populous city, Dubai.

Multilateral relations[]

UAE has joined the United Nations and the Arab League and has established diplomatic relations with more than 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Russia, India, Nepal, United States, and most Western European countries. It has played a moderate role within the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), the United Nations, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The UAE believes that the Arab League needs to be restructured to become a viable institution, and would like to increase the strength and interoperability of the GCC defense forces.

The UAE is a member of the following international organizations: UN and several of its specialized agencies (ICAO, ILO, UPU, WHO, WIPO); World Bank, IMF, Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), OPEC, Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

In October 2010, the UAE was granted observer status at the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie[1]

As a result of the foreign policy of the UAE, the Emirati passport became the largest individual climber in Henley & Partners Passport Index in 2018 over the past decade, increasing its global rank by 28 places.[2] According to the Henley Passport Index, as of 28 March 2019, Emirati citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 165 countries and territories, ranking the Emirati passport 21st in the world in terms of travel freedom.[3]

Africa[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Algeria See Algeria–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Algeria has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Algiers.
 Central African Republic
  • Central African Republic has an embassy in Cairo which also covers United Arab Emirates.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in N'Djamena whose its consular areas also covers Central African Republic.
 Egypt See Egypt–United Arab Emirates relations

Since the establishment of UAE in 1971, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates relations were always at a good level and developing at an unprecedented rate. The bond of friendship between the leaders of both countries has reflected on the growing political, economic and cultural ties between them, as a result, UAE ranks first among Arab and foreign countries investing in Egypt.[4] UAE and Egypt maintain a close economic ties and maintain trade between the two countries with imports and exports between the two sides.

 Eritrea 1993[5]
  • Eritrea has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.[6]
  • United Arab Emirates has a military base in Assab.
 Ivory Coast
  • Ivory Coast has an embassy in Riyadh whose its consular areas also covers United Arab Emirates.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Dakar whose its consular areas also covers Ivory Coast.
 Kenya See Kenya–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Kenya has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Nairobi.
 Liberia
  • Liberia has a Consulate General in Dubai.
  • Relations with UAE are very good with multiple bilateral agreement signed in 2019.
 Libya

The UAE maintains a forward operating base at the Al-Khadim Airport, near Marj.[7][8]

 Mali
  • Mali has an embassy in Riyadh whose its consular areas also covers United Arab Emirates.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Dakar whose its consular areas also covers Mali.
 Sierra Leone
  • Sierra Leone has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Conakry whose its consular areas also covers Sierra Leone.
 Senegal

The United Arab Emirates established an embassy in Dakar in March 2018, which was unveiled by Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[9] The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development loaned Senegal $13 million to invest in rural solar energy.[9]

 Somalia See Somalia–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Somalia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.[10]
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Mogadishu.[11]
 Somaliland See Somaliland–United Arab Emirates relations
 Tanzania See Tanzania–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Tanzania has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
 Tunisia See Tunisia–United Arab Emirates relations

Americas[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Argentina
  • Argentina has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Buenos Aires.
 Barbados 8 January 1996

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 January 1996.[12]

 Belize 10 December 1991[13]
  • Belize has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.[14]
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Mexico City, Mexico whose its consular areas cover Belize.[15]
 Brazil
  • Brazil has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.[16]
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Brasilia.[17]
 Canada 1974 See Canada–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Canada has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.[18]
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Ottawa.[19]
 Chile
  • Chile has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Santiago.
 Colombia 1976
  • Colombia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Bogotá.
 Mexico 12 September 1975 See Mexico–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Mexico has an embassy in Abu Dhabi[20] and a trade office in Dubai.[21]
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Mexico City.[22]
 Peru
  • Peru has a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Lima.
 United States 1972 See United Arab Emirates–United States relations

The UAE's strategic relationship with the United States dates back to the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Subsequent to joining the military effort, the two countries signed an agreement in late 1992 permitted the United States to use some UAE bases temporarily and to pre-position supplies on UAE territory.[23] Since 25 July 1994, a formal Defense Cooperation Agreement has been in place.[24] Ten years later, despite publicly opposing the US led war on Iraq, the UAE permitted a minimal amount of US forces to support the operation from the Al Dhafra air base, Jebel Ali, and naval facilities at Fujairah. Enhancing security relations, has been a US arms sale in March 2000 to the Emirates, valued at $8 billion and included over $2 billion worth of weapons, munitions, and services.[25]

A nuclear deal was signed between the US and the UAE meant to supply nuclear technology, expertise and fuel. Despite international opposition to neighboring Iran's nuclear developments, the US is confident of the UAE's compliance with the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty and the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards to refrain from enriching uranium and extracting plutonium.[26] It firmly believes this agreement "has the potential to usher in an era of responsible nuclear-energy development throughout the Middle East.”[27]

Commercially, the UAE is also the States' largest export market in the Middle East constituting $11.6 billion in exports annually. In March 2005, the US opened negotiations on a free trade agreement and despite intermittent depreciation of currencies in the Persian Gulf area, the UAE dirham remains pegged to the dollar.[28] The two countries have also maintained close ties through an exchange of cultural and educational partnerships which include the Guggenheim Museum, and a number of American Universities opening campuses in the Emirates.[29]

  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Washington, DC and a consulate-general in Boston, Los Angeles, and New York City.[30]
  • United States has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.[31]
 Uruguay
  • United Arab Emirates is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • Uruguay has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Asia[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Afghanistan See Afghanistan–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Afghanistan has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kabul.
 Armenia
  • Diplomatic relations between Armenia and the UAE were established on 25 June 1998.
  • Armenia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Yerevan.
 Azerbaijan
  • The United Arab Emirates recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 26, 1991.
  • Azerbaijan has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Baku.
 Bahrain See Bahrain–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Bahrain has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Manama.
 Bangladesh

The diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates are strong. The UAE is 2nd largest remittance country for Bangladesh after Saudi Arabia. The UAE also funds a lot of projects in Bangladesh.

 China See China–United Arab Emirates relations
  • China has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Beijing and consulates-general in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
  • The UAE and China have been strong international allies, with significant cooperation across economic, political and cultural aspects.[32][33][34][35]
 Georgia

Diplomatic relations between Georgia and the UAE were initiated on 20 October 1992.[36] The countries are represented in each other through embassies.[36]

 India See India–United Arab Emirates relations

UAE enjoys close economic and cultural relations with India. Close maritime contact between India and the Arabian Peninsula date back to 3rd and 2nd millennium BC.[37] and textile and spice trade between the two countries flourished during most of 1st millennium AD.[38]

The discovery of oil allowed the UAE to increase and diversify its trade relations with India. UAE and India are each other's main trading partners. The trade totals over $75 billion (AED275.25 billion).[39] During the first half of 2010, non-oil trade between India and the UAE stood at US$20.4 billion.[40] UAE is home to more than 1.75 million Indian expatriates, making Indians the second largest ethnic group in the nation.[41]

 Indonesia See Indonesia–United Arab Emirates relations

The diplomatic relations between Indonesia and United Arab Emirates are friendly and cordial since they were established in 1976. Both Muslim majority countries, they each recognize the other's important role its respective region. Indonesia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi, while the United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Jakarta. Both countries are partners in multilateral organizations, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), The Non-Aligned Movement and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Indonesia uses the UAE as the main gate to enter the Persian Gulf and Middle East market, Indonesia's export to UAE is the largest in the Middle East. Indonesian Government has established the trade and investment representative office to promote its products in United Arab Emirates and the entire Middle East region.

 Iran See Iran–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Iran has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Tehran. The embassy is administered by a Chargés d'affaires en pied.[42]
  • Iran and United Arab Emirates both claims three islands in the Persian Gulf (Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb).
 Iraq See Iraq–United Arab Emirates relations

The 1990 Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait were a shock to the UAE.[23] For the UAE, the crisis over Kuwait demonstrated a lack of Arab unity on a critical Arab issue.[23] The UAE joined the Arab states that opposed the Iraqi invasion and supported the use of force to compel Iraq's withdrawal of troops from Kuwait.[23] Prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the UAE opposed the US-led invasion.

In June 2008, the Iraqi government announced that the United Arab Emirates would send an ambassador to Baghdad within a few days. This would become the first Arab ambassador in Iraq since the kidnapping and murder of the Egyptian Ambassador Ihab el-Sherif in July 2005. This announcement was made during a surprise visit by the United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Baghdad on 5 June 2008. This marked the first time a high-ranking official from a Gulf state visited Iraq since March 2003.[43][44]

On 31 July 2007 following Iraq victory of the Asian Cup, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE awarded the Iraq National football team 20 million Dhs, ($5.2 million) for capturing the Asian Cup for the first time in the country's history.[45]

 Israel 15 September 2020[46] See Israel–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Israel has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • The United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Tel Aviv.
 Japan

Diplomatic relations between UAE and Japan were established as early as UAE's independence in December 1971.[47] The two countries had always enjoyed friendly ties and trade between each other, exports from UAE to Japan include crude oil and natural gas and imports from Japan to UAE include cars and electronics items.[47]

 Jordan Jordan was the first country to recognize UAE after forming the union in 1971. First commander in Chief in UAE military was Jordanian, and first commander in Zayed Military college was Jordanian as well. Making Jordan effectively one of a key partners of forming the UAE.[48]

The relationship between UAE and Jordan dates to the 1950s, before UAE gain independence and form the union. Jordan at the time used to aid UAE with educational, military, and health care missions, when UAE was still a barren desert.[49]

 Kuwait See Kuwait–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Kuwait has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kuwait City.
 Maldives
  • Maldives has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Malé.
 Malaysia See Malaysia–United Arab Emirates relations

United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.[50] The countries established diplomatic relations in 1983.[51]

In 2005 Malaysia's export to the UAE stood at Dh7 billion. Main export items were gold and jewellery, wood products (furniture and parts), palm oil, petroleum products and electrical appliances. In 2007, trade between Malaysia and UAE was worth MYR 14.56 billion making UAE, Malaysia's largest trading partner in West Asia as well as Malaysia being the 10th largest exporter to UAE.[52] In 2009, Malaysian ambassador Datuk Yahaya Abdul Jabar said total trade between Malaysia and UAE from January to November stood at RM19.5 billion. Malaysia's main exports to the UAE are jewellery, consumer electronics and palm oil.[53]

 North Korea 19 September 2007[54] (relations suspended on 12 October 2007)[55]
 Oman See Oman–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Oman has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Muscat.
 Pakistan See Pakistan–United Arab Emirates relations

Pakistan and the UAE are very close allies with extremely close relations based on cultural affinities and shared faith. These relations date back to the UAE's formation in 1971, and have since developed into wide-ranging co-operation in various fields. UAE has been a major donor of economic assistance to Pakistan.[56] Sheikh Zayed International Airport in Rahim Yar Khan, in the Punjab province of Pakistan is an example of UAE's economic assistance as the late president and the founder of the UAE Sheikh Zayed donated the airport to the government of Pakistan.

UAE has emerged as one of Pakistan's major economic and trading partners. A large number of Pakistani expatriates, numbering nearly 1.2 million are gainfully employed in UAE.[citation needed]

 Qatar 1971 See Qatar–United Arab Emirates relations

The UAE alongside multiple Middle Eastern and African countries cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in June 2017 due to allegations of Qatar being a state sponsor of terrorism, resulting in the Qatar diplomatic crisis. Ties were restored in January 2021.[57]

 Saudi Arabia See Saudi Arabia–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate-general in Jeddah.
 South Korea 18 June 1980[58]
  • South Korea has an embassy Abu Dhabi.[58]
  • The United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Seoul.
 Thailand
  • Thailand has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Bangkok
 Turkey See Turkey–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Turkey has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate-general in Istanbul.

Europe[]

The UAE's liberal climate towards foreign cooperation, investment and modernization have prompted extensive commercial ties with western countries, and subsequently resulting in even closer cultural relations. The country remains a major global tourist and foreign direct investment destination but a few countries play a more significant role than the rest.

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Albania
  • Albania has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates is accredited to Albania from its embassy in Rome, Italy.
 Denmark See Denmark–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates is accredited to Denmark from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
 Estonia See Estonia–United Arab Emirates relations
 Finland
  • Finland has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Helsinki.
 France See France–United Arab Emirates relations

The UAE's relationship with France has been strategically important as it negotiated a defence cooperation agreement and remains one of the country's primary providers of military material.[59] France and the UAE have signed a defence cooperation agreement in order to diversity its procurement from solely the US.[59] Culturally, as the Sorbonne and Louvre are both establishing extensions in the UAE,[60] a plan is in the works to recreate a miniature Lyon city in Dubai complete with public squares, restaurants and museums.[61]

On 25 May 2009, the French president Nicolas Sarkozy visited the UAE, Abu Dhabi where he along with UAE's president Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan formally opened a French military base in the United Arab Emirates. This would become France's first permanent base in the Persian Gulf, hosting up to 500 French troops.[62] In addition to the inauguration of Peace Camp, Nicolas Sarkozy visited the site of a Louvre Museum branch which France is opening in the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the co-operation with France is a top priority for the UAE's foreign policy.[63]

 Germany See Germany–United Arab Emirates relations

German exports amount to 5.84 billion Euros.[64] German companies significantly contribute to the UAE's ongoing infrastructure projects and play a leading role in the country's alternative energy developments.[65] Consequently, German Business Park, an area designed to house several of the already seven hundred present companies and their logistical needs, is in the midst of construction.[66]

 Greece See Greece–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Greece has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Athens.
 Ireland
  • Ireland has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Dublin.
 Kosovo 14 October 2008[67][68] See Kosovo–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Kosovo has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.[69][70]
  • United Arab Emirates is accredited to Kosovo from its embassy in Ankara, Turkey.
 Netherlands
  • The Netherlands has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in The Hague.
 North Macedonia

North Macedonia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.[71]

 Poland See Poland–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Poland has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Warsaw.
 Russia See Russia–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Russia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Moscow.
 Serbia See Serbia–United Arab Emirates relations

Relations between Serbia and the United Arab Emirates have flourished in recent years. Serbia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi, and the UAE has an embassy in Belgrade. The UAE is now one of the top sources of FDI for Serbia.

 Spain See Spain–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Spain has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a commercial office in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Madrid.
 Ukraine
  • Ukraine has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kyiv.
 United Kingdom See United Arab Emirates–United Kingdom relations

Traditionally, links between the sheikhs of the lower Gulf and the United Kingdom were close as a result of a series of 19th-century maritime truces for the suppression of piracy. Since the British withdrew their military forces from the Persian Gulf in 1971, relations have remained friendly while the UAE has reorientated its foreign policy away from the former "colonial" relationship to one based on trade. Economically, the UAE is the UK's largest export market for non-military goods in the Middle East.[72]

Oceania[]

Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia See Australia–United Arab Emirates relations
  • Australia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Canberra.
 New Zealand
  • New Zealand has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
  • United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Wellington.
 Solomon Islands 2010

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 April 2010.[73]

 Tuvalu

The UAE and Tuvalu established diplomatic relations on 31 March 2010.[74]

Territorial disputes[]

  • Location and status of boundary with Saudi Arabia is not final, de facto boundary reflects 1974 agreement; no defined boundary with most of Oman, but Administrative Line in far north;
  • UAE claims two islands through the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the Persian Gulf that are currently controlled by Iran: Lesser Tunb (called Tunb as Sughra in Arabic by UAE and Jazireh-ye Tonb-e Kuchak in Persian by Iran) and Greater Tunb (called Tunb al Kubra in Arabic by UAE and Jazireh-ye Tonb-e Bozorg in Persian by Iran);
  • UAE claims an island through the Emirate of Sharjah in the Persian Gulf that is currently administered by Iran (called Abu Musa in Arabic by UAE and Jazireh-ye Abu Musa in Persian by Iran) - over which Iran has taken steps to exert unilateral control since 1992, including access restrictions and a military build-up on the island.

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