Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets French armed forces minister

The two leaders held talks on defence and regional affairs

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Florence Parly at Al Shati Palace. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, welcomed Florence Parly, French Minister of Armed Forces, to Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Sheikh Mohamed and Ms Parly bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and France, particularly in defence and military fields, at Al Shati Palace.

The two sides also discussed regional and international issues and exchanged views on the current developments in the region, state news agency Wam reported.

Ms Parly offered condolences following the death of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed to Sheikh Mohamed, who thanked her for her sentiments.

The meeting was attended by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Ludovic Pouille, Ambassador of France to the UAE.