UAE President, King of Bahrain discuss fraternal ties and regional developments
Abu Dhabi, August 13
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across various fields, particularly the economy and development, in support of mutual priorities and interests.
The discussions took place as received Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE.
The two leaders also reviewed regional and international issues of shared interest, including developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability for the benefit of all countries and peoples of the region.
Both sides expressed pride in the deep-rooted ties between the UAE and Bahrain and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation, particularly in light of the shared challenges the region is facing and the need for close coordination and cooperation.
Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the UAE's steadfast support for Bahrain, which has contributed to strengthening the Kingdom's capability and effectiveness in addressing various challenges.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; and several officials.
Also in attendance were Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser and Commander of the Royal Guard of Bahrain, and the delegation accompanying His Majesty, which included a number of Sheikhs and Bahraini officials.
Earlier today, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in the UAE and was welcomed at the airport by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening to see Gulf nations prioritizing diplomatic dialogue over conflict. With so many expats from India in both countries, every step toward stability is a relief for our families there.
Regional security is paramount. UAE and Bahrain's coordination on economic and development fronts sets a good example. India’s I2U2 framework with these partners also feeds into this ecosystem—good times ahead for trade, inshallah!
While diplomatic visits are routine, I wish the release focused more on concrete economic commitments for the expat workforce—many in India look at these discussions hoping for better welfare and remittance policies. Still, positive vibes overall. 💼
The Middle East sees so much turbulence, but this fraternal visit is a reminder that shared interests and trust can keep things steady. Both leaders have shown real leadership in pushing for stability despite external pressures.
We often forget how much India benefits when UAE and Bahrain are calm. Our oil imports, 9 million Indian workers in the Gulf, and remittance flow all ride on this stability. Strong bilateral ties here are practically a lifeline for many Indian families.
Honestly, I wish more Indian media would cover such visits—not just for the geopolitics but for understanding regional
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