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

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

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 C lays a wreath during an official military ceremony 'The Unknown Soldier' at the Arc de Triomphe.

Sheikh Mohamed signs a guest book during an official military ceremony “The Unknown Soldier” at the Arc de Triomphe.

Sheikh Mohamed presents a speech to outstanding Emirati students and Emirati doctors, who are studying in France.

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

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.

Sheikh Mohamed departs concluding an official state visit to France.

Sheikh Mohamed departs concluding an official state visit to France.