His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, held talks with the President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, at Al Marmoom Rest House in Dubai.
The meeting dealt with the overall relations between the two countries and the prospects of expanding cooperation in various fields.
The two sides also reviewed the current situation in Syria, as well as various developments on the Arab and international scene, and all topics of common interest.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his sincere wishes for peace, security, stability and prosperity to prevail in Syria and the entire region.
His Highness affirmed the UAE's keenness to discover new paths of constructive cooperation with Syria, and to monitor opportunities to advance this cooperation for the common interests of the two brotherly peoples.


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