Lebanese President Michel Sleiman praised the United Arab Emirates for embracing the Lebanese community there.

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman praised the United Arab Emirates for embracing the Lebanese community there, the Emirates News Agency WAM reported on Monday.

WAM quoted Sleiman as hailing the country for “embracing the largest Lebanese community that lives in a tolerant and diverse community and contributes through the expertise of its citizens and their capabilities to the development process of the UAE.”

The president made his remarks during talks with Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Sleiman invited Sheikh Mohammad to visit Lebanon, WAM said.

The agency added that the Dubai ruler discussed with Sleiman bilateral relations.

It quoted Sheikh Mohammad as saying that ties between the two countries are strong and will remain so due to the efforts exerted by the two countries’ leaderships.