DUBAI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan welcomed the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The two rulers reviewed a number of regional and international issues, particularly the current humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip during their meeting, stressing the importance of intensifying efforts for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the besieged enclave and providing protection.
They agreed that civilians in Gaza must be protected in accordance with rules of international humanitarian law, in addition to strengthening the response to their deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
The two sides also touched on the proposals presented by US Joe Biden regarding the crisis in the Gaza Strip.
They also affirmed support for all serious initiatives and endeavors that push towards stopping the escalation in the region, protecting the lives of all civilians ending suffering in the Gaza Strip, and pushing towards a clear political horizon for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace that is based on the ‘two-state solution’ and preserves the security and stability of the region.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, vice president, deputy prime minister and chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, were among the top UAE dignitaries who earlier accompanied their ruler for Sheikh Tamim’s arrival, state news agency WAM reported.
Sheikh Tamim meanwhile was accompanied by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the emir’s personal representative, prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, along with a number of ministers and top officials.
