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In February 2010, UAE foreign minister [[Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan|Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan]] made a historic first official visit to Australia. During the tour, a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Joint Committee on Consular Affairs was signed by Nahyan and Australian foreign minister [[Stephen Smith (Australian politician)|Stephen Smith]].<ref> |
In February 2010, UAE foreign minister [[Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan|Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan]] made a historic first official visit to Australia. During the tour, a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Joint Committee on Consular Affairs was signed by Nahyan and Australian foreign minister [[Stephen Smith (Australian politician)|Stephen Smith]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/releases/2010/fa-s100204.html| title = UAE Foreign Minister visit to Australia - Australian Government (DFAT)}}</ref> |
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Australia openly supports the United Arab Emirates during the [[Yemeni Civil War (2014–present)|Yemeni Civil War]], shipping weapons and ammunitions to provide for Yemeni government's forces and the Saudi-led coalition, which led to criticism among public about Australia's involvement, given high civilian casualties.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/05/australia-may-be-complicit-in-war-crimes-if-it-supports-saudi-led-coalition-in-yemen-un</ref> An Australian retired general, [[Mike Hindmarsh]], is also hired to command the Emirati troops during the war.<ref>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/yemen-civil-war-questions-role-australian-soldier-mike-hindmarsh/7141638 |
Australia openly supports the United Arab Emirates during the [[Yemeni Civil War (2014–present)|Yemeni Civil War]], shipping weapons and ammunitions to provide for Yemeni government's forces and the Saudi-led coalition, which led to criticism among public about Australia's involvement, given high civilian casualties.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/05/australia-may-be-complicit-in-war-crimes-if-it-supports-saudi-led-coalition-in-yemen-un| title = Australia may be complicit in war crimes if it supports Saudi-led coalition in Yemen – UN {{!}} Arms trade {{!}} The Guardian}}</ref> An Australian retired general, [[Mike Hindmarsh]], is also hired to command the Emirati troops during the war.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/yemen-civil-war-questions-role-australian-soldier-mike-hindmarsh/7141638| title = Retired Australian Major General Mike Hindmarsh faces questions about knowledge of civilian attacks in Yemen - ABC News}} </ref> |
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Bilateral ties exist between Australia and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE maintains an embassy in Canberra whilst Australia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate-general in Dubai.
Diplomatic visits
Visits by United Arab Emirates
In February 2010, UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan made a historic first official visit to Australia. During the tour, a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Joint Committee on Consular Affairs was signed by Nahyan and Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith.[1]
Transport Links
Emirates Airlines offers direct services from Dubai to Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Etihad Airways offers direct services from Abu Dhabi to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne.
Military relations
Australia openly supports the United Arab Emirates during the Yemeni Civil War, shipping weapons and ammunitions to provide for Yemeni government's forces and the Saudi-led coalition, which led to criticism among public about Australia's involvement, given high civilian casualties.[2] An Australian retired general, Mike Hindmarsh, is also hired to command the Emirati troops during the war.[3]
Trade
The UAE is identified by Australia as its largest market in the Persian Gulf region. [citation needed] As of 2008–09, trade between the UAE and Australia was valued to A$5.5 billion. Of this, Australian exports to the UAE were A$3.6 billion, while UAE exports to Australia were A$1.9 billion (including crude petroleum imports worth A$1.7 billion).
See also
References
- ^ "UAE Foreign Minister visit to Australia - Australian Government (DFAT)".
- ^ "Australia may be complicit in war crimes if it supports Saudi-led coalition in Yemen – UN | Arms trade | The Guardian".
- ^ "Retired Australian Major General Mike Hindmarsh faces questions about knowledge of civilian attacks in Yemen - ABC News".
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