Abu Dhabi, Muharram 16, 1438, Oct 17, 2016, SPA -- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met here today with visiting French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. During the meeting, they exchanged their views on issues of common concern, including developments in the region. They also discussed co-operation and friendly ties between the UAE and France, with a focus on co-ordination of military and defense areas. --SPA 18:35 LOCAL TIME 15:35 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w