UAE President, Qatar's PM Discuss Bilateral Ties
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
During Tuesday's meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The UAE President and the Qatari Prime Minister discussed the close relations between the two countries and various aspects of their cooperation. They affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration for the benefit of both nations, WAM said.
The two sides also reviewed several regional and international issues of common concern and exchanged views on recent developments, it added.
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