Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) received here today a delegation of senior assistants of U.S. Congressmen. The two sides discussed issues of common interest in addition to means of enhancing relations between the two countries. Meanwhile, Sheikh Abdullah received the Middle East's International Quartet Envoy Tony Blair. During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the region as well as the efforts being exerted regarding the Middle East peace process.