Doha, September 10 (QNA) - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday, where they discussed the close fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to support them across various fields, in addition to discussing the regional and international developments and efforts to achieve peace and stability, which will benefit all peoples of the region.

At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomes HH the President of the UAE and the accompanying delegation, expressing his pleasure with this visit, which reflects the depth of relations between the two fraternal countries.

For his part, HH the President of the UAE reiterated the UAE's full solidarity with Qatar and its support for all measures it may take to preserve its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and people.

HH the President of the UAE stressed that the Israeli aggression constitutes a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and all international laws and norms, and undermines the security, stability, and prospects for peace in the region. In this context, he praised the efforts of HH the Amir to achieve peace and stability in the region.

In this regard, HH the Amir voiced his deep appreciation to HH the President of the UAE for his solidarity, sincere fraternal feelings, and his country's supportive stance toward the State of Qatar and its people.

During the meeting, HH the Amir and HH the President of the UAE exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual concern, mainly the current situation in the Middle East, particularly regarding the ongoing negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

The two sides stressed the importance of strengthening dialogue and diplomatic solutions as the optimal way to overcome regional crises and maintain regional and global security.

The meeting was attended by HH Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi, and a number of Their Excellencies senior officials.

On the UAE's side, the meeting was attended by HH Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HH Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs' Families Affairs Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HE Advisor to the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, HE Secretary-General of Supreme Council for National Security Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, HE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, HE Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, and a number of Their Excellencies members of the accompanying delegation.

Following the meeting, HH the Amir and the UAE President held a bilateral meeting during which they exchanged views and opinions on a number of issues of mutual interest.

HH the Amir hosted a luncheon banquet in honor of HH the President of the UAE and his accompanying delegation. (QNA)