DUBAI, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday discussed with a visiting U.S. commander ways to boost cooperation in defense and fighting terrorism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) news agency WAM reported.
At the meeting between Sheikh Mohammed, also deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, with Joseph Votel, commander of the U.S. Central Command, the two sides reviewed "joint efforts in combating extremism and terrorism."
They agreed on "the importance of enhancing such cooperation to serve the common interests of the two friendly countries and safeguard the security and stability of the region."
They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the region as well as a number of issues of common concern.
They also discussed the bilateral relations and means of developing them, the report said.
The U. S. supports the UAE and its allies in the military campaign "Restore Hope" in Yemen where a Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Shiite rebels of the Houthi tribe since March 2015.
