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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan, focusing on bolstering ties.
During a meeting at Al Bateen Palace, the two leaders reviewed a number of regional developments, including efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the delivery of humanitarian aid into the enclave, state news agency Wam reported. They also reiterated their rejection of any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land.
Sheikh Mohamed later hosted an iftar banquet in King Abdullah’s honour. King Abdullah was earlier greeted by Sheikh Mohamed as he arrived in Abu Dhabi. The Jordanian king was welcomed at Al Bateen Airport as he arrived for a “fraternal visit”.
Also in attendance to greet King Abdullah were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, adviser to the UAE President, and Humaid Abushibs, President of the UAE Accountability Authority.
Last month, Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah spoke over the phone to address regional and international issues, with a particular focus on developments in the Middle East. They also highlighted the need to pursue comprehensive and lasting peace in Gaza based on a two-state solution.
