President Sheikh Mohamed received Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
They exchanged views on the latest regional developments and the implications for regional and international security and stability, state news agency Wam reported. They also met some of the pilots who have helped to keep the Emirates safe during the regional war.
Mr El Sisi, who is in the UAE on a fraternal visit, condemned Iran's attacks on the UAE and expressed solidarity with the Emirates as it takes steps to protect its territory and the public.
The two leaders also discussed fraternal ties and co-operation, particularly in areas that support shared development priorities and contribute to further prosperity for their countries.
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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. All photos: UAE Presidential Court -
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr El Sisi arrive at Yas Mall, alongside Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism -
Sheikh Mohamed and Mr El Sisi at Yas Mall -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrive at Yas Mall -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, attend the talks -
Sheikh Mohamed receives Mr El Sisi at the airport in Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Mohamed with Mr El Sisi at the airport -
UAE Armed Forces form a guard of honour for Mr El Sisi's arrival
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President.
The Egyptian delegation included Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and several senior officials.
Earlier on Thursday, Sheikh Mohamed and Mr El Sisi visited the Egyptian fighter jet unit in the UAE. This visit was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed; Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; and senior Ministry of Defence officers.
