Al Ain: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received Dr Adnan Al Pachachi, former Iraqi foreign minister, who presented to him a copy of his book Adnan Al Pachachi in the Eye of the Storm.
Dr Al Pachachi worked for many years in the United Arab Emirates.
Accepting the book, the President said that it represented a chronicle of bright chapters in the history of the UAE, through the author’s personal experience in and service to the country.
He expressed his wishes for Dr Al Pachachi’s good health and success.
Shaikh Khalifa added that the UAE respects and values the contributions made to the development of the country by those who have served in their respective positions and according to their capabilities.
Dr Al Pachachi, said he was delighted to be able to give the President the first copy of his book, adding: “I am presenting my personal experiences to the loyal people of the UAE, for whom I have deep respect. I hope that the book will be useful to the generations to come.”
Shaikh Khalifa also received GCC Secretary-General Abdul Latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani at Al Rawda Palace, Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, GCC.
Shaikh Khalifa was briefed on the preparations for the 33rd GCC Summit, due to be held in Manama, Bahrain, later this month, as well as on efforts to support the development of GCC joint action towards broader horizons, thus strengthening the work of the Council.
Shaikh Khalifa pointed out that the UAE sought to support the GCC progress in its keenness in various fields, expressing his best wishes for the success of the forthcoming summit in Manama.
Shaikh Khalifa on Tuesday also received a letter from Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, inviting him to attend the 18th United Nations Convention on Climate Change, which is taking place in Doha from November 26 to December 7.
The President received the letter as he received Abdullah Mohammad Al Othman, Qatari Ambassador to the UAE, in the presence of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region.
