UAE and France bolster ties amid regional tensions after Iranian missile attacks.

UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot in Paris on March 3, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties. They discussed expanding cooperation in key sectors and addressed regional tensions following Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and neighboring countries. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and enhanced security, calling the UAE-France partnership a model of constructive collaboration with strong potential for future growth.