Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the UAE on an official visit.
An official reception ceremony was held for President Macron upon his arrival at the airport. The national anthems of the UAE and the French Republic were played, while an honour guard lined up in salute.
The reception was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President; and several ministers and officials.