Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, to discuss the latest regional developments.
The two sides discussed the consequences of unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and a number of countries in the region, and their impact on international peace and security, energy supplies, maritime security and global economic stability.
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During the call, Sheikh Abdullah expressed his appreciation to the US for its full solidarity with the United Arab Emirates after this Iranian terrorist aggression.
They also discussed the latest developments in the region, especially those related to the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran by US President Donald Trump, and explored ways to achieve sustainable regional peace and security through strengthening collective action to address current challenges and support stability and prosperity in the region.
In this context, Sheikh Abdullah praised President Trump’s efforts to achieve peace and strengthen sustainable security and stability at the regional and international levels.
He also praised the efforts of President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio to advance peace between Lebanon and Israel, noting that durable political solutions remain the most effective way to address crises, enhance regional security, and foster a more stable and prosperous environment for the peoples of the region.
The two sides further discussed the growing and developing strategic relationship between the UAE and the United States and ways to strengthen cooperation in all sectors.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the strength of long ties between the two friendly countries, emphasizing their continuous development within a solid strategic partnership and joint commitment to further expanding partnership and cooperation in various vital fields in pursuit of common interests.
