Abu Dhabi, July 19, SPA -- The United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received here today Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Lawrence Cannon and discussed with him ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and ways to enhance them. Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the Canadian official and his accompanying delegation and expressed the hope that his visit will further strengthen relations between the two countries. They also discussed latest regional and international developments, as well as topics of mutual interest, the UAE news agency "WAM" reported. Meanwhile, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed also received this morning Deputy Foreign Minister of Panama Melton Arusha. They reviewed means to bolster political and economic cooperation. Arusha said he was impressed with the huge progress made by the UAE - thanks to the wise leadership of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. --SPA 14:05 LOCAL TIME 11:05 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/803189