UAE President, King of Bahrain ponder bilateral relations and cooperation

 

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain spoke about the strong links that exist between their nations and methods to strengthen and broaden their collaboration in order to serve their shared interests.

The UAE's success and prosperity were wished for by King Hamad as he welcomed Sheikh Mohamed and wished him continued health and happiness.

The two presidents' courteous discussions throughout the meeting underscored the long-standing ties between the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as the shared desire to support those nations in meeting their objectives for further growth.

The UAE President gushed about meeting King Hamad and visiting Bahrain, highlighting the close links that exist between the two nations and their desire to deepen and expand those ties in a variety of ways.

The King of Bahrain, for his part, expressed his delight in the close historical ties between the UAE and Bahrain as well as in the sophisticated bilateral cooperation and coordination they accomplished in all disciplines, which promote prosperity for the benefit of their respective nations and peoples.

The delegation of the UAE President, which included Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of the Presidential Court and Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Defence Affairs Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, and Minister of Interior Khalifa Shaheen.

The Bahrain International Airshow 2022, which is being held at the Sakhir Airbase and is marking its tenth anniversary, was also toured by Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad.

The UAE President received a briefing on the most recent advancements in Bahrain's civil and military aviation sector in terms of cutting-edge systems, technology, and solutions during the tour.

Additionally, he engaged in conversation with the attendees, listening to their justifications for their most significant efforts and inventions while wishing them well in their participation.

Sheikh Mohamed appreciated Bahrain's level of organisation for the air show and wished Bahrain luck in its noteworthy initiatives to strengthen its status as a top-tier host of significant international events.

The final phase of the joint Emirati-Bahraini military anti-terrorism exercise known as "Jelmoud 3" was also attended by Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad.

As part of the strong cooperation between the two nations, the UAE Armed Forces and the Royal Guard, a unit of the Bahrain Defense Force, together with a number of other defence force units and Bahrain's Ministry of Interior and National Security Agency, participated in the three-day exercise.

Prior to the exercise, the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was presented by Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad and Lt. General Eng. Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his delight in participating in the activity, which showcased the participants' talents and skills.

The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, as well as a number of sheikhs welcomed the UAE President when he landed at the Sakhir Airbase airport earlier on Thursday.