March 09, 2021 Sheikh Abdullah made this statement during a joint press conference held with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, who is currently visiting the UAE. — WAM photos ABU DHABI — Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan stated that the relations between the UAE and Russia are profound and continuous, noting that the two friendly countries enjoy a solid strategic partnership. The Russian Federation is a reliable partner, most notably in terms of addressing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, he added, affirming that he is confident that the overall bilateral ties between the two countries will further progress.