Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces held talks with the Commander of US Central Command, General Joseph L. Votel. The pair discussed a range of topics, including bilateral relations between the UAE and the US, especially in the defence and military fields, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East. In addition, they reviewed joint cooperation and coordination in combating extremism and terrorism and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, according to Wam, the UAE’s news agency.