Abu Dhabi, Muharram 7, 1437, Oct 20, 2015, SPA -- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received here today U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL Gen. John Allen. The meeting discussed the coalition's operations against ISIL and best ways to tackle the menace of this terrorist group. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed re-affirmed UAE's support for all international efforts aimed at countering terrorist groups, including ISIL which pose a threat to security and peace in the region. "Rejecting extremism and terrorism and countering criminal and disruptive acts that contradict human values, is a key for the region's peace, security and stability," he added. --SPA 19:10 LOCAL TIME 16:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w