Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed meets French Ambassador
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, has met with His Excellency Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE.
During the meeting, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and the French Ambassador exchanged views on various matters of mutual interest, emphasising the strong bilateral ties between the UAE and France and their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
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