HRH Prince Salman and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attend signing of key Bahrain-UAE agreements

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain and the UAE achieved another milestone yesterday in their bilateral development cooperation when they signed important agreements across various sectors.

This came as His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, concluded his fruitful official visit to the UAE.

HRH Prince Salman met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan Palace in Abu Dhabi.

They reviewed longstanding relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, as well as discussed regional and international developments.

His Royal Highness and HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed attended the signing of several agreements and memorandum of understandings (MoUs), which will support the economic growth plans of both countries.

These agreements, and a new executive programme, span a range of areas, including higher education, teacher training, human resources, trade and investment, advanced technology, economic integration, stock markets, artificial intelligence in oil and gas, logistics, transportation, cyber security, cyberspace technical cooperation, combating crime, food security, healthcare, climate change, and technical support for upstream industries.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the importance of bilateral visits and noted that the MoUs and agreements signed will contribute to consolidating relations, expanding areas of cooperation, and creating high-value opportunities.

His Royal Highness said that bilateral relations continue to strengthen as a result of the commitment and support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

He conveyed the greetings of HM the King to the UAE President and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

HRH Prince Salman conveyed HM the King’s best wishes for the UAE’s progress and prosperity, noting the special place the UAE holds in the heart of every Bahraini citizen.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed welcomed HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s official visit to the UAE, noting the importance of further bolstering Bahrain-UAE cooperation across various sectors. Regional and international topics of common interest were discussed.

Several senior officials also attended.