Sharjah 24 – WAM: Mohammed Saeed Al Kaabi presented his credentials as UAE Ambassador to Benin to Patrice Talon, President of the Republic of Benin, at the presidential palace in the capital Porto-Novo.

During the meeting, Al Kaabi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, as well as their wishes to President Talon and the people of Benin for further development and prosperity.

In turn, President Talon conveyed his greetings to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and expressed his wishes for the people of the UAE to achieve further growth and prosperity.

President Talon wished Al Kaabi success in his efforts to enhance ties between the two countries while highlighting his country's readiness to support him in his duties.

For his part, Al Kaabi expressed his pride at representing the UAE in the People’s Republic of Benin and his keenness to continue developing bilateral relations in key fields to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in order to achieve the aspirations of the two countries and peoples.