His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at his residence in Abu Dhabi.

His Majesty and His Highness reviewed the outstanding relations between Bahrain and the UAE, asserting keenness to further bolster those ties to serve development and prosperity of the two countries.

His Majesty the King extended his condolences to His Highness the President of the UAE and Al Nahyan family following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed thanked His Majesty King Hamad for his sincere condolences, sympathy and warm sentiments; which reflect the strength of the deep-rooted ties between Bahrain and the UAE and their peoples.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor; His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC); and senior officials were present.

From the UAE, His Highness Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Ministry of Presidential Court, were present.

Source: Bahrain News Agency