During a working dinner, the two ministers discussed strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors The ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East ABU DHABI: The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, met with Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Faisal Mekdad, in Abu Dhabi, reported Emirates News Agency on Thursday During a working dinner, the two ministers discussed strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors, including development, to serve the mutual interests of both nations. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the long-standing fraternal relations between the UAE and Syria, underscoring their mutual commitment to fostering cooperation. The ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East, stressing the importance of collective Arab efforts in promoting sustainable stability and meeting the developmental aspirations of the region’s populations. The meeting was attended by Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar and UAE Ambassador to Syria Hassan Ahmed Al-Shehhi.