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President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday met King Hamad of Bahrain during a visit to the country.
The two leaders discussed the close ties between their nations amid the context of the Iran war, state news agency Wam reported.
They agreed that Tehran’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE, Bahrain and other countries in the region, constitute a breach of sovereignty and international law.
During the fraternal visit, Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad also discussed the serious implications for regional and international security and stability, as well as the war’s effects on maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy.
They also looked at ways to strengthen relations, with the leaders emphasising their shared commitment to consultation and co-ordination, particularly in light of regional developments.
It comes just days after the central banks of the UAE and Bahrain signed a Dh20 billion ($5.4 billion) currency swap agreement to reinforce monetary co-operation and support trade and investment between the two countries.
While earlier on Monday, the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 194 missiles and 523 drones attacking the kingdom since the start of the Iranian aggression.
In the UAE, the country’s air defence systems have intercepted 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles and 2,256 drones since Iran began its daily attacks on February 28.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser to the UAE President; and other senior Emirati officials.