Mohamed bin Zayed discusses ways to bolster brotherly relations with Bahraini King

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, to review fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries, ways of strengthening them, as well as the latest Arab, regional and international developments.

The meeting was held today after the Bahraini King received His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and his accompanying delegation visiting the country.

They were received in the presence of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defence Force at the Wadi Ali Palace.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under-Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of bolstering and developing bilateral relations and aspects of cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain, based on the distinguished historical ties and a strong foundation of love, brotherhood, understanding and joint action.

The meeting also emphasised the importance of strengthening the ongoing coordination between the two countries under the GCC framework in support of joint action in order to ensure progress and prosperity of the peoples of the GCC countries and for facing various current challenges.

The two sides also reviewed overall developments, the current regional and international situation, and exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern.

King Hamad hosted a luncheon in honour of Sheikh Mohamed and his accompanying delegation.

Source:WAM