President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, stressed the need to secure peace and stability in the region during talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
The two leaders emphasised their shared commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy as a means to bolster stability.
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tamim also reviewed ways to strengthen co-operation between their countries at the meeting, held as part of the Emir's fraternal visit to the Emirates.
Sheikh Tamim, in a message social media platform X, said the two men had reflected on the significant efforts made by both nations to boost security and stability in the region.
The Qatari Emir had on Wednesday held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss de-escalation in the region, as Washington and Tehran pursue diplomatic solutions over Iran's nuclear programme.
Sheikh Tamim met Ali Larijani, a leading adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, in Doha on the same day.
Warm welcome
Sheikh Tamim had earlier touched down at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi, where he was received by Sheikh Mohamed.
Also present were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President, along with a number of senior officials.
Sheikh Tamim was accompanied by a delegation of Qatari dignitaries and senior officials.
He left the UAE later on Saturday, with Sheikh Mohamed bidding him farewell alongside a number of sheikhs, ministers and senior officials.
Long-standing ties
The UAE and Qatar enjoy deep-rooted ties stretching back decades and both countries are members of the Gulf Co-operation Council.
These close links were highlighted when Sheikh Mohamed travelled to Doha to meet Sheikh Tamim in June, only a day after an Israeli attack on Qatar that was aimed at Hamas leaders.
In December, the UAE leader sent a message of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim in celebration of Qatar's National Day.
“Building upon our shared history and deep-rooted partnership, the UAE and Qatar remain united in our continued pursuit of progress and prosperity for our nations, peoples and the wider region,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote on X at the time.
