King meets UAE president in Abu Dhabi

• Two leaders discuss efforts to stop  war on Gaza, resume flow of humanitarian aid, stop dangerous escalations in West Bank
• His Majesty, UAE president reiterate rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah  met on Tuesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting, held at Al Bateen Palace, touched on the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, as well as ways to expand cooperation across all fields.

The two leaders stressed the need to maintain coordination on various issues of mutual concern, in the best interests of the two countries and bolstering their security and stability, as well as in service of Arab causes, according to a Royal Court statement. 

Regional developments were also discussed, particularly efforts to stop the war on Gaza, resume the flow of humanitarian aid, stop dangerous escalations in the West Bank, and reject any attempts to displace Palestinians from their land.

Sheikh Mohamed hosted an iftar for His Majesty and the accompanying delegation.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh accompanied the King on the visit, the statement said. 

Earlier, His Majesty was received at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi by Sheikh Mohamed and a number of senior officials, who were also there to bid the King farewell.