UAE President receives the Emir of Kuwait - in pictures
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President Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal laugh during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mohamed speaks to Sheikh Meshal over lunch at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, greets Sheikh Meshal, with Sheikh Mohamed looking on. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs, attend the reception. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mohamed hosts a state reception for the Kuwaiti Emir. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Meshal visited Abu Dhabi on Tuesday on an official state visit. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
He was received by Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mansour on his arrival. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court -
Schoolchildren wait to welcome Sheikh Meshal at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
Emiratis perform a traditional dance during the state visit. Mohamed Al Blooshi for the UAE Presidential Court -
The ceremony featured the national anthems of the UAE and Kuwait, an honour guard and a 21-gun salute. Mohamed Al Blooshi for the UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Meshal discussed relations between their countries, particularly in the economic, trade, investment and developmental sectors. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Meshal has already visited Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman over the past couple of months. Omar Askar / UAE Presidential Court -
The motorcade at Qasr Al Watan was escorted by horsemen and camel riders, as well as Emirati folk art groups. Omar Askar / UAE Presidential Court -
Al Fursan aerobatics team perform a fly-past during the welcoming ceremony. Omar Askar / UAE Presidential Court -
Schoolchildren participate in the state visit reception hosted for Sheikh Meshal. Omar Askar / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Meshal stand for their national anthems at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court -
The two leaders emphasised the need to bolster regional security and stability, while promoting the framework of the GCC. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Meshal wrote in the Qasr Al Watan VIP guestbook, expressing his appreciation to the UAE’s leadership, government and people. Mohamed Al Blooshi for the UAE Presidential Court -
The visit concluded on Tuesday afternoon when Sheikh Meshal left Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court -
Al Fursan aerobatics team depicted the Kuwaiti flag in the sky. Mohamed Al Blooshi for the UAE Presidential Court -
Emirati performers at the state reception at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court -
Members of the UAE honour guard at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court -
A traditional dance is performed during the state reception. Omar Askar / UAE Presidential Court -
A camel rider participates in the state reception. Omar Askar / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Meshal was sworn in as ruler in December after the death of his half-brother Sheikh Nawaf. Reuters -
Sheikh Meshal was bid farewell by Sheikh Mansour at the end of his visit. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mansour and Sheikh Meshal at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
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