Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met King Mohammed VI of Morocco, right, at the Royal Palace of Casablanca to discuss issues affecting the region, such as security and extremism. The two leaders also signed 11 agreements. Fadel Senna / AFP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met King Mohammed VI of Morocco, right, at the Royal Palace of Casablanca to discuss issues affecting the region, such as security and extremism. The two leaders also signed 11 agreements. Fadel Senna / AFP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met King Mohammed VI of Morocco, right, at the Royal Palace of Casablanca to discuss issues affecting the region, such as security and extremism. The two leaders also signed 11 agreements. Fadel Senna / AFP
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met King Mohammed VI of Morocco, right, at the Royal Palace of Casablanca to discuss issues affecting the region, such as security and extremism.

Mohammed strengthens ties with Moroccan king


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CASABLANCA // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Tuesday to discuss relations between the two countries.

They also talked on issues such as the promoting tolerance worldwide and eradicating extremism.

The two leaders signed 11 agreements in areas including security, politics, energy, education, sports, culture, customs, Islamic affairs, health, communications, tourism and infrastructure, reported state news agency Wam.

The agreements with the kingdom were signed at the Royal Palace of Casablanca.

Relations between the UAE and Morocco set a unique example for other countries, said Sheikh Mohammed.

His visit was made upon the directives of Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, to intensify consultations and the exchange of views with King Mohammed VI.

The visit reflected the need to shape common visions, in the spirit of Arab solidarity and joint Arab action, said Sheikh Mohammed.

Challenges to the region included security, stability and terrorism.

Sheikh Mohammed and King Mohammed VI emphasised that combating extremism required a clear and comprehensive strategy, as well as decisive action on economic, political, educational and ideological levels.

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