Abu Dhabi, Rabi'II 07, 1439, December 25, 2017, SPA -- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received today a telephone call from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the call, the two sides reviewed the friendly ties between the UAE and Japan and ways to strengthen and develop them, especially in the economic, educational, energy, and technology sectors, to serve the interests of both countries and peoples. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of mutual concern. --SPA 16:37 LOCAL TIME 13:37 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w573462