Paris: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has discussed with Jean Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, friendship and cooperation and ways to boost bilateral relations to serve the common strategic interests of both nations.

While meeting yesterday in Paris, Shaikh Mohammad and Le Drian reviewed aspects of cooperation and stressed their keenness to boost cooperation in various fields including political, economic , security, educational and cultural domains.

Shaikh Mohammad and the French minister also discussed the latest regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Attending the meeting were Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Jaber, Minister of State as well as other Shaikhs and senior officials.