His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday attended the International Aviation and Space Show (MAKS) hosted by Russia’s Zhukovsky city.

Russian President Vladimir Putin received King Abdullah upon arrival to the six-day show, which is held annually. The King, Putin and heads of delegations watched an air show performed by Russian airplanes.

The two leaders toured MAKS, which is one of the biggest and most important international exhibitions specialised in aviation and air defence industries.

His Majesty and heads of delegations were briefed by specialists on the most advanced technologies produced by Russian companies in the field of military air defence.

On the sidelines of MAKS, the King met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces. They discussed cooperation between the two countries in most fields as well as recent regional developments.

His Majesty and the Crown Prince highlighted the depth of Jordanian-UAE relations.

The King was accompanied by His Royal Highness  Prince Feisal, King’s Military Adviser and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Gen. Mashal Al Zaben, King’s National Security Adviser and General Intelligence Department Director Gen. Faisal Shobaki and Rapporteur of the National Policies Council Abdullah Wreikat.