<a href="http://thenational.ae/tags/sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed" target="_blank">Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed</a>, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Monday met Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, state news agency Wam reported. The talks in Abu Dhabi between the two focused on the strong ties between the <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/uae/" target="_blank">UAE</a> and the <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/saudi-arabia/" target="_blank">Kingdom</a> and particularly on joint efforts in defence. Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence to the President, Sheikh Khalifa, and Sheikh Mohamed. They also wished the UAE further progress and prosperity. Sheikh Mohamed reciprocated the good wishes and hoped for the Kingdom's further growth and development. The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and several sheikhs and officials.