UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received an Afghan delegation led by Sirajuddin Haqqani, Minister of Interior Affairs.

During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed strengthening the bonds of cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance ties to serve mutual interests and contribute to regional stability.

The discussions focused on economic and development fields, as well as support for reconstruction and development in Afghanistan, UAE national news agency WAM reported.

For his part, the Afghan Interior Minister expressed his pleasure at meeting His Highness the President and praised the distinguished relations between the UAE and Afghanistan.

In another development, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE’s National Security Adviser, has met with Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor of the United States.

During the meeting held at the White House, the two sides discussed enhancing the strategic relations between the UAE and the US and shared insights on regional and global issues of mutual concern.

They also explored ways to enhance cooperation to address common challenges and promote stability and peace in the Middle East.