His Majesty King Hamad yesterday received at his residence in Abu Dhabi UAE President Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Present were the King’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs, National Security Adviser and Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Royal Guard Special Force Commander, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The King expressed thanks and gratitude to the UAE President for his gracious visit, wishing him abundant health and happiness.
The two leaders exchanged talks reflecting solid fraternal relations binding the UAE and Bahrain and their peoples, wishing their countries lasting security, stability and prosperity.
They reiterated joint commitment to continue the path of consultations, and exchanged views regarding issues of common interest.
They also reviewed aspects of joint work across all fields in support of development efforts aimed to achieve their countries’ aspirations and interests.
His Majesty praised long-standing relations between the two countries which represent a model of joint interstate ties, based on bonds of fraternity, unified visions and stances as well as common destiny.
The King wished the UAE and its people continued development, progress and prosperity under its wise leadership.
The meeting was attended by UAE Deputy President, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidency Court Minister Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Dheyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Special Affairs Adviser to the Presidency Court Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan.
Also present were the King’s adviser for diplomatic affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and other senior officials.