ABU DHABI: The President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has held a meeting with the UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps in Abu Dhabi, the Emirates News Agency reported on Thursday.
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The two sides reviewed defense cooperation as part of their nations’ strategic relationship. As per the Emirates News Agency they also discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, as well as steps to de-escalate the current violence that poses a threat to regional security and stability.
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The meeting was also attended by UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy PM Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and several other top officials from the UAE.
