Abu Dhabi:Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Shatie in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was held under the directives of the Saudi leadership and was attended by UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the UAE President, along with wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed reciprocated by sending his greetings to the Saudi King and Crown Prince.

The meeting included a review of regional developments and discussions on the importance of maintaining consultations on priorities for the future. Both sides exchanged views on the latest regional developments and issues of mutual interest.

Prince Khalid's arrival in Abu Dhabi earlier in the day was marked by a reception at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.