DUBAI, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Italy on Thursday discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas, including fighting terrorism, the state-run Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The discussion was held at a meeting in the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi between Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, and visiting Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte.
The two talked about bilateral friendship as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern, WAM said.
Both sides discussed ways of serving their interests and fulfilling aspirations to enhance the cooperation between their public and private sectors, and how to benefit from the economic and investment opportunities available in their countries, the report said.
They also talked about the efforts to combat terrorism and extremism, and achieve regional and international security, stability, peace and development while addressing the role of Italy and Europe in promoting stability and development.
Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the UAE's policies, its cooperation with friendly countries, and efforts to reinforce security and stability in the region, while praising Italy's hosting of the Palermo Summit earlier the week to support the political efforts to achieve peace in Libya.
For his part, Conte stressed Italy's desire to enhance the cooperation with the UAE to serve the mutual interests of both countries, especially in economic, commercial, investment and energy areas.
Both sides highlighted the importance of combining global efforts to combat all forms of terrorism, as well as the necessity of achieving development and prosperity and promoting the values of tolerance and peace around the world, WAM said.
