UAE, Qatar leaders seek security, stability in the region

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, in Doha to discuss the strong relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen them for the benefit of both nations and their peoples.

The two leaders also reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, with the aim of advancing prosperity and progress for all.

Sheikh Tamim welcomed Sheikh Mohamed, who is on a fraternal visit to Qatar aimed at reinforcing the deep-rooted ties between the two countries, in line with their shared commitment to supporting joint Gulf cooperation.

The two sides exchanged views on regional and international developments, with a particular focus on the situation in the Middle East following the announcement of a ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel.

Sheikh Mohamed praised the efforts of Sheikh Tamim in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel.

He underlined the importance of coordinated international efforts to create conditions conducive to safeguarding the security and stability of the region.

Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Qatar and its people in the wake of the recent attack on its territory.

He expressed the UAE’s full support for any measures taken by Qatar to safeguard its security and protect its citizens.

Sheikh Tamim thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his sincere sentiments towards the Qatari people, and praised the UAE’s supportive stance and solidarity with Qatar in light of recent events.

Both leaders underscored the importance of advancing dialogue and diplomatic solutions as the preferred path to overcoming crises and preserving regional and global security.

Following the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed departed Qatar, where he was bid farewell by Sheikh Tamim, along with a number of sheikhs and senior officials.

Earlier, upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, the UAE President and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Tamim.

Also present to receive Sheikh Mohamed were Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir of Qatar; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and several Sheikhs and senior Qatari officials.

The delegation accompanying Sheikh Mohamed during the visit includes Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President.

Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of Supreme Council for National Security; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai. Adviser to the President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Sheikh Zayed Bin Khalifa Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAE's ambassador to Qatar, and several senior officials.

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