Photos: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed's first state visit to France

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is welcomed at a formal reception ceremony in Paris to mark the official start of his inaugural state visit to France.

Sheikh Mohamed (in vehicle) arrives at an official reception at the Military Museum.

The French honor guard participate during an official reception at the Military museum.

he French honor guard participate during an official reception at the Military museum.

Sheikh Mohamed greets Sébastien Le Cornu, Minister of Armed Forces, upon arrival to an official reception, at the Military Museum.

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception, hosted by HE Sebastien Lecornu, Minister of Armed Forces, at the Military museum.

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception at the Military museum.

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception, hosted by HE Sebastien Lecornu, Minister of Armed Forces at the Military museum.

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception at the Military museum.

Sheikh Mohamed inspects the honor guards during an official reception at the Military Museum.

Sheikh Mohamed stands for the national anthem during an official reception at the Military Museum.

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception at the Military museum.

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception, hosted by HE Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of Armed Forces (center R), at the Military museum. Seen with Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council (center L).

Sheikh Mohamed attends an official reception at the Military Museum. Seen with Sebastien Le Cornu, Minister of Armed Forces.

The French honor guards participate during an official reception at the Elysee Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed is received by Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed stands for a photograph with Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the Elysee Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed meets with Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate at Luxembourg Palace.

Sheikh Mohamed met with French President Emmanuel Macron for a private lunch at the Élysée Palace on Monday, July 18, 2022.

Sheikh Mohamed and Macron reviewed new agreements that expand decades of partnership and collaboration between the UAE and France across investment, the economy, cultural exchange, scientific innovation, advanced technology, future energy, food security, and climate change.

Sheikh Mohamed (2nd left) and Emmanuel Macron (3rd left), stand for a photograph after an MOU signing ceremony, at the Versailles Grand Trianon.

Sheikh Mohamed and Emmanuel Macron witness an MOU signing ceremony, at the Versailles Grand Trianon.

Sheikh Mohamed arrives for a dinner reception hosted by Emmanuel Macron (2nd left), at the Versailles Grand Trianon. Seen with Mrs Brigitte Macron (3rd left) and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan (right).

Sheikh Mohamed (left) arrives for a dinner reception hosted by Emmanuel Macron, President of France (2nd left), at the Versailles Grand Trianon. Seen with Mrs Brigitte Macron (3rd left).

Sheikh Mohamed attends a dinner reception, hosted by Emmanuel Macron, at the Versailles Grand Trianon.

Sheikh Mohamed stands for a photograph with Elisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France, prior to a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Hotel Matignon.