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Saudi defense minister meets UAE president to discuss regional developments, cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.

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Saudi defense minister and UAE president meet in Abu Dhabi

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Acting on the directives of the Saudi leadership, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi today. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chief of the Presidential Court of the UAE.
During the meeting, Prince Khalid conveyed greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UAE president, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the UAE government and people. In return, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed asked Prince Khalid to convey his greetings to King Salman and the Crown Prince.
The talks covered the latest regional developments, the importance of ongoing consultation on key priorities, and the exchange of views on emerging issues and matters of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, advisor to the defense minister for intelligence affairs.
From the UAE side, attendees included Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, adviser to the president; and several other officials.
Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier today, where he was received at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


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