Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed welcomes Australia's Governor-General to Mushrif Palace

General Sir Peter Cosgrove is The Queen's representative in Australia

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces meets with General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia at Mushrif Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces receives General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia and lady Cosgrove at Mushrif Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

The UAE Honour Guard stand to attention during a reception for General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia at Mushrif Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

The UAE Honour Guard stand to attention during a reception for General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia at Mushrif Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

UAE Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs, Ahmed Juma Al Zaabi greets General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia during a reception at Mushrif Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Lieutenant General Hamad Thani Al Romaithi, Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, greets General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia during a reception at Mushrif Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, greets General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia during a reception at Mushrif Palace. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces receives General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia at Mushrif Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces receives General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia and Lady Cosgrove, during a reception at Mushrif Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, right, receives General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia, centre, and Lady Cosgrove. left, at Mushrif Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, welcomed Australia's Governor-General to Mushrif Palace on Sunday to discuss a range of regional and international developments.

The Crown Prince held talks with General Sir Peter Cosgrove, who is The Queen's representative in Australia and was previously head of the country's army.

He and Sir Peter discussed "ways to enhance cooperation and friendship ties, regional and international developments", the Crown Prince's official Twitter account stated after a reception ceremony.

The UAE is Australia's biggest trading partner in the Middle East, is home to about 25,000 Australians and about 300,000 visit the emirates each year.

Australia also has two schools in Sharjah and two universities in Dubai and daily flights to major cities in both countries.