"Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held talks in Dubai with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "Syria is the main pillar of the security of the Arab countries, and the UAE's position in support of its territorial unity and stability remains unchanged," Sheikh Al Nahyan said. He called for the withdrawal of all foreign troops that are illegally on Syrian territory."
The US State Department expressed "deep disappointment" with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's visit to the UAE. This was reported by Reuters with reference to the head of the press service of the US Foreign Ministry, Ned Price.