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Dec 12, 2025
Brussels [Belgium], December 12: A spokesperson for the European Commission said today that the launch of negotiations to establish a strategic partnership between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates represents an important step towards advancing bilateral relations. The comment followed today's announcement by Dubravka Šuica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, confirming the start of the talks in Abu Dhabi.
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