DUBAI: Russian President Vladimir Putin received Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE’s deputy prime minister and minister of interior, during an official meeting, the Emirates News Agency reported on Thursday.

The two sides discussed bilateral ties, highlighting their shared commitment to promoting peace and global cooperation.

They also looked at joint initiatives in the fields of security and policing, including progress on strategic police dialogue, training programs in child protection, and other collaborative efforts.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Jaber, the UAE’s ambassador to the Russian Federation.