Emir holds talks with Abu Dhabi crown prince

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday met with Gen Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their visit to Qatar. The audience at Al Wajbah Palace was attended by HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Also present were HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani, a number of ministers and other dignitaries.  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed conveyed greetings of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan to HH the Emir and his best wishes for further development of bilateral relations. HH the Emir, in turn, assigned the Abu Dhabi crown prince  to convey his greetings to the UAE president, wishing the UAE people more progress and prosperity under his leadership. Talks during the meeting dealt with fraternal relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region. HH the Emir hosted an Iftar banquet in honour of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the accompanying delegation. HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani led well-wishers who bade farewell to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed upon his departure at Doha International Airport in the evening. The Abu Dhabi crown prince was accompanied during the visit by National Security Adviser Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and a number of officials.  They were welcomed by HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on arrival at Doha International Airport earlier yesterday.