UAE President discusses regional developments and consolidating security and stability with Saudi Defense Minister

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, received His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense.

The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that, at the outset of the meeting, the Minister of Defense conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and from His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In turn, His Highness conveyed greetings from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

The meeting addressed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to enhance and develop joint cooperation in a manner that serves their shared interests and brings prosperity and progress to their peoples.

The discussions also covered regional developments in the area, with an exchange of views aimed at consolidating security and stability and achieving lasting peace in the region. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) noted that the meeting reviewed developments in the regional situation, the importance of consultations on the priorities of the current stage, and the exchange of perspectives on recent events in the region and issues of mutual interest.

Attending the meeting were His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers, and Head of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the UAE; and a number of ministers and officials.