His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Friday a telephone call from United States President Donald Trump.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed sympathy of the UAE government and people with the areas hit by Hurricane Harvey. He also expressed the hope that Hurricane Irma will be contained.

President Trump expressed his appreciation to the UAE for providing support to the people of Texas and for assisting in the re-building efforts following Hurricane Harvey which hit the state.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and President Trump also discussed bilateral relations, regional issues of mutual interest, as well as the importance of coordination on them.