DUBAI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Colombia discussed on Saturday to enhance "ties of friendship and cooperation" between the two countries, UAE state news agency WAM reported.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos over ways to improve bilateral ties, according to WAM.
The two sides also reviewed measures to be taken to strengthen cooperation, especially in the fields of economy, development and investment.
The Crown Prince applauded Santos' initiative to end the civil war in Colombia, wishing the president success in his endeavors and prosperity of the people of Colombia.
Santos said he was pleased to visit the UAE and to meet Sheikh Mohamed to discuss political and economic issues, as well as the issues related to humanitarian efforts and peace adding that his country looks forward to expanding cooperation with the UAE.
