Obama, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss regional stability

US President, Barack Obama, Monday evening discussed for more than an hour with Abu Dhabi’s crown prince the conflicts in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Libya, the White House said.

Obama and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan “reaffirmed their mutual commitment to close defense and security cooperation,” the White House said in a statement after the meeting.

The two leader also discussed the framework deal reached with Iran and world powers earlier this month with the crown prince, the White House said.

Obama will meet with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council at the White House on May 13 and at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland, on May 14 to discuss the issues roiling the Middle East.