Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has held official talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and regional and international issues of common concern.

At the beginning of the talks held at the reception in Minsk, the Belarusian President welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the delegation accompanying him, stressing that this visit represents a new addition to the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities and possibilities of expanding cooperation to serve the interests of the two friendly countries and peoples.

His Highness and the President of Belarus also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on them.

The talks were attended by HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed to President Alexander Lukashenko the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his wishes for further progress and stability to the friendly Belarusian people.

His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation for the warm reception received by him and the accompanying delegation, pointing out that it embodies the authenticity of the people of Belarus and its long-standing traditions, and expresses the deep friendship between the UAE and the Republic of Belarus, and the remarkable development of relations between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations between them. 1992.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during the talks session, that the UAE adopts a foreign policy, based on openness, cooperation and partnership at the regional and global levels, and is keen to strengthen its relations with various countries of the world, based on the principles of mutual respect and common interests And build bridges of cooperation, acquaintance and dialogue among cultures and civilizations, and continue its unwavering approach to support development, peace and stability at the regional and global levels.

His Highness said that the UAE-Belarus relations have taken important steps during the past years at all levels, based on the existence of a common political will to develop and push forward, and the opportunities and possibilities for these relations to develop and expand in the interest of the two friendly peoples. The Belarusian President of the United Arab Emirates, in 2017, has been a strong impetus for relations between the two countries and has strengthened the common trend to further expand these relations in the coming years at all levels.

His Highness expressed his happiness for the keenness of the leadership in the Republic of Belarus to expand the horizons of cooperation with the UAE and its appreciation of the UAE's pioneering experience in development, based on a system of civilized values ​​based on coexistence and tolerance.

For his part, the Belarusian President stressed his country's interest in expanding and diversifying the horizons of cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in various fields, in light of the progress in these relations to establish more coordination and cooperation in the future, stressing that the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Belarus Give a strong impetus to these relationships, at all levels.

At the end of the talks, the two sides stressed mutual keenness to enhance and diversify the tracks of cooperation and work between the two friendly countries, in light of the strong common political will of the leaderships of the two countries.

They also stressed the importance of the international community to redouble its efforts to achieve regional and global peace and security, build bridges of communication and cooperation among the various peoples of the world, and address the threats to stability, development and coexistence in the world, especially extremism and terrorism.

The President of Belarus held a luncheon in honor of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, accompanied by Alexander Lukashenko, planted a tree in the palace garden to demonstrate the depth and deepening of the friendship between the two countries.

The President of the Republic of Belarus received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, upon his arrival, where he held an official reception ceremony at the Independence Palace in the capital Minsk.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by the President of Belarus, went to the official reception, where he played the national peace of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Belarus, and then inspected, accompanied by President of Belarus, a group of honor guards lined a tribute to His Highness, and then presented the Honor Guard Military parade.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shook hands with senior officials in Belarus, who welcomed his visit to their country.

The President of Belarus shook hands with the delegation accompanying him.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi:

«UAE-Belarus relations have taken important steps, over the past years, at all levels, based on the existence of a common political will to develop and push forward».

The Belarusian President affirms his country's interest in expanding and diversifying its cooperation with the UAE in various fields.

Mohammed bin Zayed visits the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Minsk

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, which commemorates the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country during World War II, where he laid a wreath on The monument.

His Highness was received by the Mayor of Minsk, Belarus, Anatoly Sivak, where the national peace of the UAE and Belarus played during the ceremony.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was accompanied by HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, and Deputy Secretary General Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Supreme Council for National Security, Under Secretary of the Crown Prince's Court Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus Ahmed Mohammed Al Tunaiji, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces Lieutenant General Eng. Essa Saif Bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, and Chairman of Emaar Properties, Mohammed Al Abbar, Member of the National Assembly Matar Suhail Al - Dhaheri.

Minsk - WAM