Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives King of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi – in pictures


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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

According to state news agency Wam, the  two leaders exchanged cordial talk over ways of advancing co-operation and reviewed a number of issues of common interest, as well as the latest developments in the region and their impact on regional stability.

A number of other dignitaries were in attendance at the meeting at the Sea Palace.

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