Crown Prince of Bahrain arrives in UAE on official visit

Prince Salman bin Hamad, who is also Bahraini Prime Minister, was given an official reception at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad, the Prime Minister of Bahrain. Photos: @MohamedBinZayed / Twitter

Crown Prince Salman was afforded an official reception at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Crown Prince Salman to his ‘second home’.

They discussed the historic ties between their countries.

Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad, the Prime Minister of Bahrain, arrived on an official visit to the UAE on Tuesday.

He was met at the Presidential Airport by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, state news agency Wam reported.

Bahrain's Crown Prince was then afforded an official reception ceremony at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohamed said it was a pleasure to welcome the Crown Prince to his "second home".

"We enjoyed fruitful discussions that focused on supporting and strengthening the longstanding ties between the UAE and Bahrain, and coordinating efforts to ensure the stability of the region," said Sheikh Mohamed.

Prince Salman was accompanied by a large delegation of ministers and senior officials.

Sheikh Mohamed, meanwhile, welcomed King Hamad of Bahrain to Abu Dhabi last month.

The pair held cordial talks on the strength of the two countries' ties.

They also discussed Gulf, regional and international issues of interest.