King Abdullah holds talks with UAE president in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and King Abdullah
Image source: Royal Court
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His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks with his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on Sunday at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II attended the meeting.اضافة اعلان

The two leaders affirmed the deep-rooted fraternal relations between their countries and their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in vital sectors, particularly in the economic, trade, and development fields, within the framework of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement that binds them.

The talks also covered prominent regional developments, with both leaders exchanging views on the situation across the region. They stressed the importance of continuing coordination and consultation to support efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability and achieving peace.

Addressing the situation in the West Bank and Jerusalem, King Abdullah warned of the danger posed by Israeli measures aimed at annexing land and expanding settlements in the West Bank, as well as violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The Jordanian delegation included Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Director of His Majesty's Office Engineer Alaa Batayneh, and Jordan's Ambassador to Abu Dhabi Majed Qattarneh.

The UAE side was represented by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; and a number of senior officials.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed received and saw off King Abdullah at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi, where a number of Emirati sheikhs and officials were also present.

This article was originally written in Arabic for Al Ghad. It was translated into English with AI assistance and edited by Jordan News.