UAE, US discuss efforts to promote peace in the region

Friday, 13 November 2015 11:07

The UAE and the US have highlighted the need to fight extremism and efforts to stabilise the region. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and US President Barack Obama spoke on the phone to discuss cooperation between the two countries. His Highness and Obama also stressed the importance of the Arab coalition in Yemen in restoring peace and providing humanitarian support for its citizens. Their conversation centred around the Syrian crisis, which is the focus of an upcoming meeting in Vienna.

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