Abu Dhabi:Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, held a meeting with His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, during his visit to the UAE. This meeting follows Her Excellency's official visit to Palau in September 2026.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Her Excellency Al Kaabi conveyed greetings from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Whipps Jr. She extended their best wishes for progress and prosperity to the government and people of Palau.

President Whipps Jr. reciprocated by conveying his greetings to the UAE leaders, expressing his wishes for further development and prosperity for the UAE. The discussions between the two leaders covered regional and international issues of mutual interest, with an exchange of views on the latest developments and their implications for Palau and the wider Pacific region.

The meeting also focused on advancing joint projects in renewable energy, tourism, digitization, investment, and technical cooperation to support sustainable development in both countries. Emphasizing cultural ties, Her Excellency Al Kaabi highlighted the importance of engaging cultural institutions and stakeholders to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people connections.

Moreover, discussions touched upon the UAE's recognition as a Strategic Partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, with Her Excellency stressing resilience, adaptability, and tangible results as common strengths for cooperation, particularly in innovation and climate adaptation.