Qatar, UAE – Strong Historical Relations, Common Interests /report/

The official visit of HH Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan comes within the framework of the strong historical relations between the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit of HH Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Doha comes to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two countries, and to raise them to new horizons. The visit reflects the depth and strength of bilateral relations, and the joint keenness of the two countries' leaderships to push them forward. Qatari-Emirati relations are based on long years of deep history, based on the unity of language, religion, geographical proximity, social integration and cultural heritage. They are also based on common interests, mutual respect, cooperation and coordination to serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples as well as the Gulf region and the world. The two countries are keen to exchange views on issues and developments in the region and the world, and exchange visits at the level of leaders and senior officials on a regular basis. One of the most prominent recent visits of such was the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to UAE in June, during which His Highness met with HH President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to support and consolidate them in various fields, especially in regard to strengthening the bonds of fraternal cooperation for the good and interest of their peoples, in addition to strengthening joint Gulf action. During the meeting that was held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides also discussed regional and international developments, and exchanged views on several issues of common interest, especially developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. The two sides also confirmed the two countries' support for the efforts to cease fire in the Gaza Strip, and to reach a comprehensive and lasting peace based on the two-state sol ution, and to preserve the security and stability of the region. HH the Amir paid a visit to UAE on Nov. 9, 2023. On Jan. 18, 2024, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in a fraternal consultative meeting, alongside the leaders of the Sultanate of Oman, Kingdom of Bahrain, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting was held at the invitation of HH President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, under the title "Prosperity and Stability in the Region", at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In December 2023, HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), held in Expo City Dubai, UAE. (MORE) Source: Qatar News Agency