Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Emmanuel Macron discuss bilateral ties and regional peace efforts

They addressed ways to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in a previous meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Crown PrinShow more

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday.

During the telephone call, Sheikh Mohamed and President Macron discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries in the best interest of the two sides.

They also tackled the latest Middle East developments, issues of mutual interest and the two countries' effort to support regional peace and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed tweeted: "During a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, we discussed our strategic relationship and developing cooperation further. We also addressed important global issues of common interest, and our collective effort to support peace and stability in the region."

Sheikh Mohamed and President Macron emphasised the importance of the historic peace accord between the UAE and Israel in strengthening stability, security and peace and in bringing about development and achieving a prosperous future for the people of the region.