Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, and General Walter Souza Braga Netto, Brazil’s Minister of Defense, today discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Brazil, during a video conferencing call.

During the meeting, which was attended by a number of high-ranking officers and officials from the ministry, the two ministers explored ways to enhance collaboration and joint work between their countries, particularly in fields related to defense affairs and military.

The sides also shared views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual concern, Emirates news agency WAM reported.

The Brazilian Minister of Defense commended the UAE's remarkable development and progress in all areas, and expressed Brazil's keenness to strengthen strategic ties with the UAE in areas related to defense and military.