Abu-Dhabi, Jumada I 07, 1438, February 04, 2017, SPA -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zaid Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu-Dhabi, and Deputy Commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, received here today Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shukry who is currently on an official visit to the country. During the meeting, they discussed fraternal relations between the two countries and peoples and ways of enhancing them in all fields in what best serves their interests. They also tackled the situation at the Arab arena and the efforts being exerted to overcome the crises in Libya, Syria and Yemen as well as the Arab position towards the challenges facing the region and the importance of coordination to preserve security and stability of the region. --SPA 15:20 LOCAL TIME 12:20 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w325364