Paris, Nov 22 (IANS/WAM): Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and a group of businessmen as part of his visit to Paris.

The meeting, which took place at Matignon Palace on Wednesday in attendance of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the two parties discussed ways of bolstering distinguished ties of friendship and cooperation across cultural, educational, economic, investment and political spheres.

The two sides expressed their determination to further advance joint cooperation and work.

The Crown Prince and Philippe took stock of the latest regional and global developments and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of mutual concern.

Philippe lauded the evolving UAE-France ties and the joint cultural projects which, he said, strengthen bilateral friendship and cooperation.

He said he was looking forward for a more constructive, qualitative partnership with the UAE so as to realise the aspirations of the peoples of both countries.