UAE, Bahrain and Jordan discuss ways to boost ties
A tripartite summit was held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, and King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein of Jordan.
The summit focussed on the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the three countries and ways to enhance them to achieve the aspirations of their peoples. Also discussed were regional and international developments of common interest.
Sheikh Mohamed conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to the King of Bahrain and the King of Jordan and his wishes of good health to them, as well as progress and prosperity to their peoples.
The three leaders reviewed means for stepping up cooperation and integration in various fields, particularly healthcare, food, medicine and security, and the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus and mitigate its economic, health and social impacts.
The summit also touched on regional and international developments, including the Palestinian cause and the need to realise just and comprehensive peace.
The leaders emphasised the strong fraternal relations between their countries and the importance of accelerating them to higher levels to fulfil the aspirations of their people for progress and prosperity.
They also stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultations among the Arab countries on various issues of common interest, in a way that serves the Arab causes.
Also present were Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser; Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; Ali Bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-general of the Supreme National Security Council, and members of the delegations accompanying the King of Bahrain and the King of Jordan.
Also on Wednesday, Sheikh Mohamed received Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece.
During the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Mitsotakis and his delegation, and both sides discussed the distinguished relations between the UAE and Greece and ways of developing and consolidate their joint interests in all areas, in addition to several regional and international issues of mutual concern.
They also highlighted multiple areas of cooperation between the UAE and Greece and promising development opportunities, most notably in the areas of investment, commerce, politics, culture and defence. Thereater, then discussed the coronavirus pandemic and the efforts of the international community to contain its humanitarian and economic repercussions.
Sheikh Mohamed and Mitsotakis exchanged their opinions on regional and international issues that concern both countries, most notably the developments in the East Mediterranean.
Both sides affirmed the distinguished relations between their countries, which are based on a strong political will and their ongoing cooperation while agreeing on many topics related to finding peaceful resolutions to the conflicts and crises witnessed by the region, and driving their diplomatic efforts to achieve the aspirations of their peoples for peace, prosperity and development, as well as for security and stability in the region and the rest of the world.
Sheikh Mohamed stated that promoting dialogue, peaceful actions, respect for the sovereignty of countries and not interfering in their internal affairs is the correct way to resolve disputes in the region, noting that the UAE is always working to establish peace.
“The UAE is closely monitoring the developments in the East Mediterranean, given its importance to regional and international stability and peace,” he added, stressing that terrorism is the most serious threat to international peace and development, and noting that the UAE is supporting tolerance and coexistence and denouncing the exploitation of religious slogans to promote hate speech.
Mitsotakis lauded the bilateral relations between the two countries and their overall cooperation while highlighting the keenness of his country to enhance its coordination with the UAE, and praising the UAE’S role in supporting Greece’s healthcare sectors in combating the coronavirus pandemic.
Sheikh Mohamed, Hamad Bin Isa and Abdullah II hold talks in Abu Dhabi over current regional and international issues; AD CP and Greek PM seek to consolidate joint interests in all fields.