During the meeting held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Emir of Qatar also reviewed ways to enhance joint Gulf action in a manner that serves the interests of the peoples of Gulf Cooperation Council states and their aspirations for continued development and progress.
Both sides exchanged views on developments in the Middle East and efforts to de-escalate tensions, emphasising the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid through secure and unimpeded channels, alongside the need to prioritise the protection of civilian lives in accordance with the rules of international humanitarian law to ensure their safety.
His Highness and the Emir of Qatar underlined the critical necessity of working to halt the spread of violence and escalation to prevent further humanitarian crises in the region and establish a clear political horizon towards securing a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in the region.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the Order of the Union upon His Excellency Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Chief of the Emiri Diwan, in appreciation of his efforts to enhance the fraternal relations between the UAE and the State of Qatar.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted a dinner banquet in honor of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and the accompanying delegation.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani departed the UAE, and he was bid farewell at the Presidential Airport by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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