Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday to meet President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed bilateral cooperation and joint coordination in various fields, UAE’s WAM news agency reported.
The news agency said the two leaders discussed historical ties between the two countries and aspects of cooperation in a way that serves their interests, stressing the need to continue consultations in a way that serves the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab region.
Emirati-Bahrain relations have witnessed an accelerated rapprochement since they signed agreements to normalise relations with Israel in late 2020.
Last month, the king of Bahrain visited Abu Dhabi and attended a six-party summit that also included the leaders of Qatar, Jordan, Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman, and discussed enhancing stability in the region and consolidating economic cooperation.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, today received at his residence in Abu Dhabi, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged cordial talks that underpin the depth of the UAE-Bahrain fraternal ties, wishing their countries further progress and prosperity.
The two leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation across various domains, affirming their joint keenness for continuous consultation to benefit the mutual interests of their countries and peoples.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court; and Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander of Bahrain, also attended the meeting.
