President and Bahrain King discuss deep-rooted relations

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, at his residence in Abu Dhabi.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad, along with those in attendance, engaged in cordial discussions reflecting the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the UAE and Bahrain and their people.
They reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation across all fields to support development priorities and sustainable prosperity for both nations and their citizens.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, and a number of Sheikhs and officials from both sides.
Meanwhile, the UAE has handed over the presidency of the preparatory meetings for the 115th meeting of the Arab Economic and Social Council to Bahrain. The meetings commenced on Sunday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League, where the Social Committee convened to prepare the draft agenda related to the social dossier of the session.
The UAE delegation was led by Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, as well as several officials at the ministry.
In his opening speech, Al Kait reaffirmed the UAE's unwavering commitment to supporting all frameworks of joint Arab action across various fields, including the social sector and its associated projects and initiatives, in line with the vision and directives of its leadership.
He highlighted that during its presidency of the 114th session of the Council, the UAE was keen to support and endorse various Arab efforts to advance social progress, contributing positively to comprehensive and sustainable development.
He also underscored the significance of pioneering initiatives that bring tangible progress and prosperity to Arab societies, citing the Arab Reading Challenge as one of the region's most prominent knowledge and cultural initiatives driving social development.
Al Kait stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts to implement the resolutions of the 114th session of the Economic and Social Council, which serve as a fundamental pillar and roadmap for achieving common objectives in economic and social development.
Also during the day, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two leaders discussed cooperation, particularly in the areas of development, economy, trade, and investment, with a focus on advancing shared development priorities and fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples for progress and prosperity.
The discussions also covered a range of issues of mutual interest, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Guinea-Bissau for the benefit of both nations and their citizens.
As part of the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and Umaro Sissoco Embaló exchanged honours.
Sheikh Mohamed conferred the Order of Zayed, the UAE's highest decoration awarded to heads of state, upon the President of Guinea-Bissau in recognition of his efforts to enhance bilateral relations.
In turn, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló presented Sheikh Mohamed with the Amílcar Cabral Medal, the highest honour granted by Guinea-Bissau, in appreciation of his role in strengthening ties between the two countries across various fields and as a testament to the deep bonds of friendship that unite them.
The meeting and the exchange of honours were attended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and a number of top officials.

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