Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, today met with Dr. Khalid bin Said bin Salim al Jaradi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the UAE.

During the meeting, the UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs commended the efforts the Omani Ambassador in establishing and strengthening the close brotherly relations in various fields between the two countries, UAE national news agency WAM reported.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and means of boosting cooperation between the two countries in addition to exchanging views on the latest developments at the regional and international levels and discussed a number of issues of common concern.

The UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs also met with Samuel Tan Tse Chi, Ambassador the Republic of Singapore to UAE.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the UAE and Singapore and the existing cooperation in various fields as well as means of boosting them. The talks also touched to the common interest and regional issues, particularly with regard to achieving security and stability in the Middle East.

The meetings were attended by senior officers and officials of the Ministry of Defense.