President of the Syrian Arab Republic, H.E Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived yesterday at Abu Dhabi.
He was received at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior officials.
Warm Welcome for Ahmed Al Sharaa First Visit to the UAE
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, and H.E Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of Syria, discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen their cooperation for the benefit of their peoples.
This came during His Highness’s reception of President Al-Sharaa at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, as part of the latter’s working visit to the UAE.
His Highness warmly welcomed the visiting president.
He wished him success in leading his country during the coming phase and in achieving the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for development, security, and stability.
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Reaffirms the UAE’s Commitment to Support Syria
The two leaders reviewed a number of issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on them.
They also discussed the developments in the Syrian Arab Republic.
In this context, His Highness emphasized the UAE’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people in facing the challenges of the transitional phase.
And also in rebuilding the country in a way that fulfills their hopes for a future of peace, stability, and prosperity.
His Highness reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast position in supporting Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
He stated that Syria’s stability and enhanced security are in the interest of the entire region.
Affirming that the UAE will spare no effort in providing all possible support to Syria and its people in the coming period.
UAE President and the Syrian President meeting was attended by:
- HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court
- HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
- HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the President
- Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security
- Dr. Anwar bin Mohamed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President
- Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
- Mohamed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs
- Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State
- Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Presidential Office for Strategic Affairs and the Abu Dhabi Executive Office
- Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs
- Hassan Al Shehhi, UAE Ambassador to Syria
Also in attendance was the accompanying Syrian delegation, which included Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani and a number of senior officials.
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President of the Syrian Arab Republic Thanks HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa expressed his gratitude to HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Due to the UAE’s warm reception, generous hospitality, and sincere brotherly sentiments.
He expressed his appreciation for the clear commitment he observed toward enhancing and developing relations between the UAE and Syria across various fields.
In a message posted by the Syrian presidency on its official account on platform “X,” Al-Sharaa stated:
“With all appreciation and gratitude, I extend my thanks to my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the warm reception, generous hospitality, and sincere brotherly spirit that surrounded me during my visit today.
I deeply value the great dedication I witnessed to strengthen and advance our relationship in all areas.
I pray that God continues to bless the UAE, its leadership, and its people with security, stability, and success, and that it continues its path toward further prosperity and progress.”
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Dr. Anwar Gargash: “Prosperous and Stable Syria is Essential For the Future of the Region.”
His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohamed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, affirmed that the meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa was a success by all measures.
He noted that the UAE sees a prosperous and stable Syria as essential to the future of the region.
In a post on platform “X,” Gargash said:
“I was honored to attend the meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and President Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
The meeting was successful by all accounts.
I witnessed His Highness’s strong dedication to supporting the path of building a modern state in Syria.
The UAE, which hosts a vibrant Syrian community, views a flourishing and stable Syria as a cornerstone for the region’s future.”
