US President Donald Trump and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, spoke about Iran and Qatar, in a telephone call, The National reports.
The two men discussed regional developments and opportunities for enhanced cooperation on security and economic issues, a White House statement said.
"The president thanked the crown prince for his close, strategic partnership and for his strong leadership in highlighting ways all Gulf Cooperation Council states can better counter Iranian destabilising activities and defeat terrorists and extremists," the White House statement said. "The leaders agreed that all GCC states can and should do more to increase coordination with each other and with the United States to ensure the peace and prosperity of the people in the region."
