Saudi defense minister invites UAE vice president to kingdom — Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz invited UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit the kingdom on Tuesday. Asharq Al-Awsat reports.

Planned visit

The invitation was extended on Monday, September 28. The outlet notes that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed's visit reflects the historical and deep ties between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

According to Asharq Al-Awsat, relations between the two countries are based on ties between their leaderships and peoples, as well as shared geography.

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Relations between the countries

The outlet writes that the leaderships of both states maintain strategic relations, focusing on stability, common interests and a consolidated position of the Gulf countries in the face of regional and international challenges.

In January, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said that relations between the two countries are of paramount importance for regional stability. He also called the UAE an important partner within the Gulf Cooperation Council.