Manila: Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines and Non-Resident Ambassador to Palau, recently met with Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Zaabi conveyed the congratulations of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to President Whipps and the new government on their official inauguration. Al Zaabi emphasized the aspirations of the UAE to further strengthen relations between the UAE and Palau across various sectors.
President Whipps, in turn, conveyed his greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing his wishes for further development and growth for the government and people of the UAE.
During the meeting, both sides affirmed their commitment to reinforce cooperation between the two countries to achieve mutual interests.