UAE President Meets Emir of Qatar, Reaffirms Solidarity Following Israeli Attack

Doha, The Gulf Observer: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to discuss the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the repercussions of the recent Israeli attack on Qatari territory.

The meeting was held at the Amiri Diwan in Doha during His Highness’ fraternal visit to Qatar.

During the talks, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering solidarity with Qatar and its full support for all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people.

He emphasized that the criminal attack constituted a clear violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and of international laws and norms, warning that such actions endanger regional security, stability, and the prospects for peace.

The UAE President also commended the efforts of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to foster peace and stability in the region.

Sheikh Mohamed was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; along with a number of senior officials.

At the conclusion of the visit, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed departed from Hamad International Airport, where he was seen off by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and a number of sheikhs and senior officials.