King of Bahrain, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi, Stress Importance of Consolidating Gulf Ties

United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (WAM)
United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (WAM)
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King of Bahrain, UAE President Meet in Abu Dhabi, Stress Importance of Consolidating Gulf Ties

United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (WAM)
United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Meeting at King Hamad’s Abu Dhabi residence, the leaders engaged in cordial talks, reflecting the strong ties between the UAE and Bahrain and their peoples, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).

The meeting explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, with the aim of advancing both nations’ development goals and meeting their peoples’ aspirations for continued progress and prosperity.

In addition to reviewing relations between the UAE and Bahrain, the leaders also stressed the importance of further strengthening collaboration across the Gulf region for the mutual benefit of the GCC member states and to help realize the ambitions of their citizens.

The two sides discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and the importance of pursuing all efforts to achieve a comprehensive and just peace process that will promote stability, development, and prosperity for people throughout the region.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security, and a number of Sheikhs and officials.

From the Bahraini side, Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Secretary General of the Supreme Defense Council, and Royal Guard Commander; Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), attended the meeting.



MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Military Attack on Iran

 Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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MWL, GCC Condemn Israeli Military Attack on Iran

 Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Israeli and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

 

The Secretariat General of the Muslim World League (MWL) on Saturday condemned the Israeli military attack on Iran, cautioning against the danger and serious repercussions of escalation.
The MWL urged the international community to assume its responsibilities and work to solve these conflicts and their repercussions, address their underlying causes, and remain vigilant for their early warnings.

Also, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi issued a statement condemning the Israeli military targeting of Iran, describing this action as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a breach of international laws and norms.
He reaffirmed the council's rejection of these military operations and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid the consequences of continued military conflicts in the region.
Albudaiwi also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and work to de-escalate the situation.