Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets king of Bahrain - in pictures
King Hamad of Bahrain, right, receives Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, in Manama. All photos: Wam
King Hamad of Bahrain.
Sheikh Abdullah is currently on an official visit to Bahrain to participate in the 10th session of the UAE-Bahrain Joint Higher Committee.
Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Mohamed and his wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of Bahrain and its people.
King Hamad spoke about his pride in the long-standing links between the Gulf neighbours, which he said were based on strong pillars of fraternity, common visions, understanding and close co-ordination.
Attending the meeting were Khalifa Al Marar, Minister of State, Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed, and Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs, plus other dignitaries.
Sheikh Abdullah arrived in Bahrain on Saturday, where he was met by Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE ambassador to the kingdom, along with a number of officials.
Prince Salman bin Hamad, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister of Bahrain, right, and Sheikh Abdullah.
Prince Salman bin Hamad.
Sheikh Abdullah.
Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, co-chaired the 10th session of the joint higher committee between the UAE and Bahrain.