Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets UK's Middle East Minister James Cleverly

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation discussed strategic ties during visit of British politician

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, held talks with James Cleverly, the UK's Minister for Middle East and North Africa, in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Wam
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, held talks with James Cleverly, the UK's Minister for Middle East and North Africa, in Abu Dhabi.

The two men discussed efforts to further bolster ties between the nations and build on a long-standing friendship stretching back decades.

They reviewed regional and international issues, including the fight against Covid-19, during the meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

The two countries have sought to work closely together as part of the global campaign to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Mansour Abdullah Khalfan Belhoul, the UAE ambassador to the UK, was also in attendance.

Sheikh Abdullah travelled to London in September to meet Dominic Raab, the British Foreign Secretary.

Mr Cleverly also took part in those talks.