The meeting was attended by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Mohammed and the US Secretary exchanged views on enhancing bilateral relations, especially in the areas of defense and military fields.
The two sides also discussed the Arab and regional political and security issues as well as ways to enhance stability and peace in the best interest of peoples of the region and the world.
Sheikh Mohammed stressed the significance of education as a tool for spreading culture of stability among the poor communities, especially in the Third World, adding that education provides job opportunities to youth and keeps them away from economic, social and psychological problems.
The US Secretary of Navy hailed the friendship between the two countries founded on mutual respect and common interests. He also highlighted the huge development the UAE has attained, thanks to its wise leadership.
Present at the meeting were Cabinet Affairs Minister Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State Reem Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Director of Dubai Ruler’s Court Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Major General Mohammed Dhaen Al Qamzi, US Consul General in Dubai Justin Siberell and other officials.
Source: WAM
