Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordan’s King discuss regional and international developments
February 26, 2022, 8:24 am

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordan’s King discuss regional and international developments

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (File photo: Facebook page)

The Asharq Al-Awsat reported, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and King Abdullah II of Jordan, have discussed the prospects of further consolidating the fraternal relations between the two countries.

Regional and international developments and issues of interest featured high during discussions between the two leaders.

This came as Sheikh Mohamed met on Friday with King Abdullah II and the accompanying delegation.

The two sides exchanged views on regional and international developments, and stressed the importance of maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues of common interest for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the King and Queen Rania on obtaining the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in recognition of their efforts and initiatives on supporting peace and values of tolerance and coexistence in the region and the whole world.

Jordan's King (File photo: Shutterstock)

He reiterated his thanks and appreciation for Jordan's strong stance in condemning the terrorist attacks on the UAE, and the Kingdom's solidarity with the Emirates, stressing that this supportive position falls within Jordan's honorable role towards brothers and friends throughout its history.

For his part, King Abdullah II said he takes pride in the longstanding brotherly relations uniting the UAE and Jordan and their peoples.

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He re-affirmed the Kingdom's solidarity and standing with the UAE in the face of all that threatens its security and stability, reiterating condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the UAE, and stressing that the security of the UAE and Jordan is indivisible.

Source: aawsat

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