HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Obama's phone call

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from U.S. President Barack Obama.

During the phone call, Sheikh Mohamed and Obama discussed cooperation and friendship between the two countries, as well as ways to enhance them in the light of the strategic ties between the two countries.

They also tackled the latest developments in the region, focussing on the Syrian crisis, the regional and international efforts to tackle it.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the US President also reviewed the diplomatic efforts, with the aim to pave the way for the forthcoming Vienna meeting on Syria, scheduled to be held next Saturday.

They also tackled Yemen's dossier and the efforts being exerted by the Arab Coalition to support the legitimate government in Yemen and restore stability and security there, emphasising the importance of the implementation of the UN Resolutions in this regard.

Sheikh Mohamed and Obama also discussed the efforts being exerted by the Arab Coalition in Yemen and the international organisations and institutions, aimed to provide the humanitarian support for the people of Yemen.

During the phone call, they confirmed the two countries' keenness on supporting stability in the region, joint efforts and coordination in the fight against extremism and violence, as well as terrorist organisations that undermine peace and security, and pose challenges to the development and progress of the peoples of the region.