Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Wednesday a phone call from John Kerry, US Secretary of State, during which they discussed bilateral relations and possible ways to boost them in the best interests of both nations.

Shaikh Mohammad and Kerry reviewed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the Syrian crisis and its security and humanitarian implications and the Yemini crisis and its possible solutions.

They also discussed international efforts in the fight against terrorism, extremism and violence and terrorist groups.

Both sides touched on several issues of mutual concern and the ongoing bilateral cooperation to lay the foundation of regional and international stability.