The key facts
- The visit took place on Thursday in Abu Dhabi; the guest was greeted at the airport by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed
- Prince Salman conveyed the greetings of Bahrain's King Hamad and wishes of prosperity for the UAE
- Bilateral cooperation, regional issues, and coordination between the two countries were discussed
Meeting in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed received Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad during a fraternal visit to Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Prince Salman arrived in the Emirates on the morning of the same day; he was greeted at the airport by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed.
What the Sides Discussed
Prince Salman conveyed the greetings of Bahrain's King Hamad and his wishes for the continued prosperity of the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed, in turn, expressed hope for further progress and development for Bahrain and its people.
Topics of the Talks
The main focus of the meeting was on the long-standing ties between the two countries and opportunities to deepen cooperation in the interests of both peoples. The sides also discussed regional issues and efforts to resolve them, affirming their readiness to continue consultations and coordination. The leaders stressed the importance of closer cooperation to strengthen regional security and stability in light of the situation in the region.
Who Was Present
The meeting with the president was attended by a number of senior Emirati officials: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, as well as Sheikh Ziyab bin Mohamed, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, along with other senior officials.
