President Sheikh Mohamed meets Iraq’s Prime Minister in Abu Dhabi

Two leaders stress importance of international peace

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Al Sudani. Seen with Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, and Ihsan Al Awadi, Director of the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office

UAE Armed Forces honour guards await the arrival of Mr Al Sudani at Al Shati Palace

The flag of Iraq on the vehicle escorting Mr Al Sudani at Al Shati Palace

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, receives Mr Al Sudani upon arrival at the Presidential Airport

Sheikh Khaled with Mr Al Sudani at the Presidential Airport

The UAE and Iraqi flags displayed at the Presidential Airport

President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday met Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Al Sudani discussed avenues of co-operation and joint action, particularly in the development and economic sectors, state news agency Wam reported.

The two leaders reviewed regional issues, stressing the need to find a clear path to comprehensive and lasting peace. They also underlined the importance of building on international recognition of the state of Palestine.

Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Al Sudani highlighted the strong relations between the UAE and Iraq, and emphasised the need to strengthen joint Arab action in light of the challenges facing the region.

Earlier on Wednesday, Sheikh Mohamed had a call with the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, in which he thanked him for the UK’s recognition of the state of Palestine. The President underlined that the two-state solution remains the most viable path to achieving lasting stability in the region for the benefit of its countries and peoples.