Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments with ministers

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah held a series of discussions with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China; Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq; Sugiono, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico; Youssef Rajji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon; Ronald Lamola; and Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defence of Greece.

Discussions on escalation and regional stability

The calls addressed the repercussions of the current escalation and its implications for regional security and stability, as well as its potential negative impact on international trade, energy security, and the global economy.

Condemnation of Iranian missile attacks

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah and the ministers strongly condemned the blatant Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and other countries in the region. They stressed their categorical rejection of such acts, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. They also affirmed the right of the targeted countries to take the necessary measures to safeguard their sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and the safety of their citizens and residents.

Appreciation for international solidarity

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah expressed his appreciation to the ministers for their stance and solidarity with the UAE, affirming that all residents and visitors in the country are safe.

Call for diplomatic solutions

During the phone calls, the ministers underscored the importance of concerted international efforts at this critical stage to contain tensions and prevent the conflict from spreading. They stressed the need to prioritise political solutions and diplomatic pathways to reinforce regional security and stability.