Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister has held talks with the new president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bid Zayed Al-Nahyan; and if so, what issues were discussed.

The Prime Minister visited Abu Dhabi on 15 May to pay respects following the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and to offer his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the people of the United Arab Emirates. The Prime Minister also congratulated His Highness on his appointment as President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation and collaboration between the UK and the United Arab Emirates.