Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, arrived in Abu Dhabion Monday for an official state visit.
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Ms Merkel is expected hold talks with Sheikh Mohammed on the conflicts in Yemen, Libya and Syria, as well as strengthening economic ties. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
Ms Merkel was greeted at Abu Dhabi airport by Sheikh Mohammed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, followed by an official reception with a 21-gun salute, according to the WAM news agency. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
Ms Merkel holds talks with Sheikh Mohammed. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
School children from the German School in Abu Dhabi also greeted Mrs Merkel on her arrival in the UAE capital. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
The UAE is Germany’s largest Arab trading partner, and with economic diversification a priority in Saudi and in the UAE, finding areas for further investment will also be a priority. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
A business delegation accompanying the German chancellor was expected to meet with UAE energy and trade officials in a separate meeting. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi -
Ms Merkel was in Riyadh for talks with King Salman on Sunday. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court — Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed meets Angela Merkel in Abu Dhabi — in pictures
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