His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has received a telephone call from James Mattis, US Secretary of Defence.

During the phone call, they discussed ways to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the UAE and the United States, particularly in military and defence affairs.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr. Mattis touched on the latest regional and international developments, as well as joint cooperation to enhance regional security to fight extremism and terrorism.