UAE President receives Russian counterpart Putin
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Russian President Vladimir Putin who is currently on an official visit to the UAE.
The Russian leader was welcomed by Sheikh Mohamed at an official reception held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
The national anthems of both countries were played and a 21-gun salute was fired as part of a colourful ceremony.