ICP explores Enhancing Cooperation with a Delegation from the Russian Federation

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security received a high-level official delegation from the Russian Federation on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at the Authority’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and exchange expertise. The bilateral meeting included a review of cooperation areas related to the management of foreign nationals and the Advance Passenger Information (API) system implemented by the Authority.

The Russian delegation was received by His Excellency Major General Saeed Salem Balhass Al Shamsi, Acting Director General of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, in the presence of a number of Authority officials. The Russian delegation was headed by His Excellency Colonel General Andrie Kikot, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation – Head of the Service for Issues of Citizenship and Registration of Foreign Citizens, and attended by Her Excellency Irina Yarovaya, Deputy Chairwoman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, along with several senior officials from the Russian government.