Morocco King honoured with Order of Zayed

Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed receives King Mohammed VI in Abu Dhabi. -Wam 

Abu Dhabi - His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday held talks with His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, focusing on mutual elations, strategic cooperation, and regional and international issues.

Earlier in the day, the King of Morocco, who is paying an official visit to the country, was accorded an official reception at Al Mushrif Palace.

Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed welcomed King Mohammed VI and his accompanying delegation, expressing his pleasure at the visit.

Shaikh Mohammed conferred on King Mohammed VI the Order of Zayed as an expression of durability and depth of brotherly relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Morocco, and also in recognition of the efforts of the King of Morocco to promote and support the historical ties between the two countries. This medal is the UAE’s highest honour granted to kings and heads of state.

Shaikh Mohammed said the two countries through their balanced policies represent stability and prosperity in their Arab surroundings. “We seek to employ this policy for the Arab world, which is looking forward to an ambitious international position.”

On his part, King Mohammed VI expressed his satisfaction with the high level of bilateral cooperation in all fields.

The two sides stressed that the bilateral brotherly relations between the UAE and Morocco “are deep-rooted as they enjoy strong support from the leadership of the two countries. The relations reflect the principles underlying relationship built on cooperation, solidarity, collaboration and mutual respect.”