LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived in the UAE for a fraternal visit on Tuesday.
He was warmly welcomed at Al-Bateen Airport by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the Emirates News Agency reported.
The two leaders affirmed the strong historical relationship between their countries during a meeting at Al-Bateen Palace in Abu Dhabi.
They discussed regional developments, focusing on halting the Israeli war in Gaza, ensuring humanitarian aid entry and opposing Palestinian displacement, the Petra News Agency reported.
Sheikh Mohamed hosted a Ramadan iftar banquet in honor of King Abdullah and his accompanying delegation, the Petra added.
High-ranking Emirati officials attended, including Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, vice president; Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, minister of interior; and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, minister of foreign affairs. Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi were also present.
