UAE leaders hold talks with Malaysian prime minister

Ways to strengthen ties discussed at meetings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, held talks with the Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Mr Yassin is on an official visit to the UAE and met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting was attended by several ministers and officials from both the countries.

UAE leaders held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met Mr Yassin to discuss ways to strengthen the already strong relationship between their countries.

The leaders discussed the friendly ties between the two countries and the opportunities to strengthen co-operation in areas of development, investment, trade, economy and more.

They also reviewed the challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic and spoke of the urgent need for co-operation between countries and global health organisations.

Sheikh Mohamed said Mr Yassin's visit will help further the interests of people in both countries.

The Malaysian leader expressed his happiness on visiting the UAE.