His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met with President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, at Qasr Al-Shati' Palace.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed his wishes that this visit would pave the way for goodness, peace and stability to prevail in Syria and the entire region. President Bashar al-Assad briefed the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on the latest developments in Syria.
The two sides reviewed the fraternal relations between the two nations and the prospects of fostering cooperation and joint coordination to achieve their common interests and contribute to the consolidation of security, stability and peace in the Arab region and the Middle East.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed many issues of interest and emphasised preserving the territorial integrity of Syria and the withdrawal of foreign forces from the country, in addition to providing political and humanitarian support for Syria and its people to reach a peaceful solution to all the besetting challenges.
His Highness stressed that Syria is a fundamental pillar of Arab security.
The UAE is keen to strengthen cooperation with it to achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people towards stability and development.
They reviewed the two countries' position on all regional and international issues and developments of common interest.
The Syrian president left the country and was seen off at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Mohamed.
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