The UAE has reiterated its support for China in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak.
This came during a phone call between His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sheikh Mohamed praised China's efforts to combat the virus and expressed confidence in its ability to overcome this crisis.
President Xi thanked the UAE and said its support during difficult times reflects the strong ties between the two countries.