Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, received on Sunday Francisco Chacon Hernandez, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica to the UAE.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on regional and international developments along with issues of mutual concern.

Both Al Bowardi and Hernandez emphasised the importance of the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, and the keenness of the leaderships of the two nations to enhance bilateral cooperation in all fields.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Defence.