Saudi defense minister, UAE vice president discuss regional developments and cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates, to discuss the close relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation and coordination across various fields.

According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the meeting, held today in Abu Dhabi, addressed several issues of mutual interest, foremost among them the latest regional developments, with both sides exchanging views on these matters.

Both parties emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation to support efforts aimed at consolidating regional security and stability, serving the shared interests of both nations and their peoples.

The meeting was attended on the Emirati side by Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority; and Dr. Nasser Hameed Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Tawazun Council for Defense Empowerment, along with several senior officials.

From the Saudi side, Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs, was present.

Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Prince Khalid bin Salman upon his arrival at Al Bateen Airport in Abu Dhabi.