Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, yesterday received President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia and his accompanying delegation.

During their meeting, Sheikh Nahyan welcomed the guest and discussed cooperation between the two countries. He stressed the UAE's interest in consolidating these relations in the interest of the two countries and their friendly peoples.

President Santos highlighted the importance of developing and promoting cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Mohammed Issa Al Qatam Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to Colombia, and Faihan Shalhoub, Ambassador of Colombia to the UAE.

Later in the day, Sheikh Nahyan hosted a dinner in honour of the Colombian President and his accompanying delegation.