UAE and Syrian Presidents stress importance of dialogue, diplomacy

March 12, 2026 / 10:58 PM

Sharjah24-WAM: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region following recent military escalation and its serious implications for regional security and stability. They emphasised the importance of prioritising dialogue and diplomatic means to address outstanding issues in the region in a way that preserves regional and international security and stability.

During the call, His Excellency Al-Sharaa reaffirmed Syria’s solidarity with the UAE amid ongoing Iranian attacks targeting its territory and other regional countries.

He also condemned the terrorist attack targeting the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, noting that it breaches international norms and conventions that protect diplomatic missions and their premises and poses a serious escalation that endangers the safety and security of diplomatic personnel.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expressed his gratitude to His Excellency Al-Sharaa for his country’s supportive stance and solidarity with the UAE.