Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met French defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in the capital yesterday.
Mr Le Drian, who is on a regional tour, met Sheikh Mohammed and Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff, Maj-Gen Isa Al Mazrouei.
They discussed the latest international and regional developments, as well as issues of mutual interest, the state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the French minister and his delegation as they arrived from Doha yesterday, and praised the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
A member of Mr Le Drian's delegation told AFP the minister had arrived to discuss topics including the situation in Syria.