Turkey, UAE discuss bilateral ties

Relations between the countries and regional issues were discussed in the talks.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has spoken by phone with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Erdogan's office said on Tuesday, in a fresh sign of improving ties between the two countries. "Relations between the countries and regional issues were discussed in the talks," the statement said. It did not specify when the talks took place. Erdogan had said two weeks ago after a rare meeting with a senior UAE official that the two countries had made progress in improving relations, which could lead to significant UAE investment in Turkey.  Ankara has moved to ease tensions with several Arab powers over the conflict in Libya, internal Gulf disputes and rival claims to Eastern Mediterranean waters.