UAE, Syria leaders stress on strengthening peace and stability in Middle East
During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed and the Syrian President discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the areas of development and the economy, in a manner that serves mutual interests and supports progress and prosperity for their peoples.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues of mutual concern, emphasising the importance of strengthening the foundations of peace, security, and stability in the Middle East to benefit all its nations and advance the development and prosperity of their peoples.
Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the country's steadfast position in support of the Syrian people and all efforts aimed at achieving their aspirations for development, stability, and a prosperous future.
For his part, the Syrian President expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed for the UAE's continued support for Syria and its people, as well as Sheikh Mohamed's commitment to fostering fraternal ties between the two nations. He also wished the UAE continued progress and prosperity.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Football Association; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of Supreme Council for National Security; Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; several Sheikhs, and senior officials.
It was attended by members of the delegation accompanying the Syrian President, including Asaad Al Shaibani, Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and several senior officials.
Al Sharaa arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier on Monday, where he was received at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with a number of senior officials.
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