On the directives of the Saudi leadership, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, met His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at Qasr Al Shatie in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended the meeting.

Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the UAE President, along with their wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE government and people. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in turn sent his greetings to the King and the Crown Prince.

The two sides reviewed regional developments, discussed the importance of consultation on the priorities of the current stage, and exchanged views on the latest events in the region and on issues of mutual interest.

Attending on the Saudi side was Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, adviser to the Minister of Defense for intelligence affairs. The UAE side included Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, adviser to the UAE President; and a number of officials.

Prince Khalid had arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier in the day and was received at Al Bateen Airport by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.