Abdullah bin Zayed receives British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa

ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received James Cleverly, British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa.

During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah and Cleverly discussed strategic partnership ties between the two friendly peoples and a number of issues of mutual interest as well as the latest developments in the region so as to enhance its security and stability pillars.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of the British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa and emphasised the solid historic and strategic relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom, which are based on a long history of fruitful work, joint coordination, and keenness to promote security and stability pillars in the region to meet the aspirations of its peoples for prosperity and development.

In turn, Cleverly expressed his strong condemnation of the Houthi militia’s terrorist attacks on civil areas and facilities in the UAE. He also stressed the significance of work to boost security and stability of the region.

He also lauded the distinguished strategic relations between the two countries and continuous keenness on enhancing them in all spheres.

Source: Emirates News Agency