Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Abu Dhabi on a two-day state visit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, led a high-level entourage of top officials to welcome Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his accompanying delegation upon arrival at the Presidential Airport.

Sheikh Mohamed and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reviewed the bilateral relations and opportunities to develop them in the light of the explored strategic cooperation between their countries.

They also discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest.

This came during the talks held Tuesday between the two leaders, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia conveyed greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed on the UAE's 50th National Day anniversary and his wishes of further progress and prosperity to the people of the UAE.

The meeting touched on various aspects of strategic cooperation between the two countries, which is founded on coordination, joint action and mutual interests.

Sheikh Mohamed and Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed the importance of boosting joint GCC and Arab action, as well as regional and international issues of interest. They emphasised the need to strengthen regional stability, a key pillar for development and progress.

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