Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Meets Emir of Qatar

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum discussed, at Al-Wajba Palace in Doha , with the Emir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly nations.

In his short visit to the Qatari capital, Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Dubai Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State Dr. Maitha' Salem Al Shamsi, Director General of HH The Dubai Ruler's Court Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director of Dubai Ruler's Office Lt. General Musabah Rashid Al Fattan, Director General of the Department of Protocols and Hospitality in Dubai Khalifa Saeed Suleiman and UAE Ambassador to Qatar Juma Rashid al-Dhaheri.

Sheikh Mohammed and the Emir of Qatar reciprocated greetings on the advent of the Holy month of Ramadan, asking the Al Mighty to bless the two nations and their leaderships. Sheikh Mohammed wished the Emir of Qatar the best of luck in serving his country and further progress and prosperity to the people of Qatar.

During the meeting, a variety of point of views were put forward and discussed in relation to the recent developments on the regional and international arenas, means to strengthening the joint action among the GCC states in addition to a number of issues of common concern.

The Emir of Qatar hosted an Iftar banquet in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and the accompanying delegation. Concluding his visit, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception and generosity that they enjoyed throughout the visit.

Earlier this evening, Sheikh Mohammed arrived in Doha on a short visit before heading back to the UAE. HH Sheikh Mohammed and the accompanying delegation was received and seen off at Al Doha airport by Qatar's Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatari Foreign Minister Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and Qatar's ambassador to the UAE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Othman.