Afghanistan, Zimbabwe leaders in UAE

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The leaders of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have held talks with the UAE's leaders.

In a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised the UAE for promoting tolerance.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani also held talks with Sheikh Mohamed after which six agreements were signed between the two countries.

The deals cover areas like education, mining, energy and cultural co-operation. 

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