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UAE President meets Iraqi PM in Abu Dhabi

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani on Wednesday to review bilateral ties and discuss opportunities for stronger cooperation.

Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani (L) with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © WAM

Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani (L) with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan © WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani on Wednesday to review bilateral ties and discuss opportunities for stronger cooperation.

Talks focused on economic and developmental collaboration, as well as regional and international issues. Both leaders stressed the importance of advancing diplomatic efforts to achieve peace, security, and stability in the Middle East, including support for the ‘legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.’

By Hussein Digmal 

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