US Senator John Kerry visits UAE

Abu Dhabi, May 1, 2012 (WAM) - His Highness Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces received at Al Bahr Palace yesterday the U.S. Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, who is currently visiting UAE as part of a regional tour. They discussed during the meeting, attended by H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, ways to enhance ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments. They also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest. Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE was looking forward to see the region overcoming current challenges through wise policies that contribute in boosting stability and addressing crises. "The most major challenge for all is to achieve development, to provide opportunities for the generations to come and to build a sustainable future," he added. He added that despite the current regional circumstances, the UAE tries to promote positive values about the success of Arab and Islamic societies. "We seek to fortify our society against the unknown, to play a positive role in maintaining security and stability in our region and to be a source of regional optimism," said Sheikh Mohammed. Senator John Kerry expressed appreciation to the UAE and its leadership, praising its approach towards regional developments. – Emirates News Agency, WAM