Abdullah bin Zayed, French FM review regional developments

During the meeting, the two senior diplomats reviewed the repercussions of Iran’s unprovoked and terrorist missile attacks on the UAE and a number of brotherly and friendly countries for regional and international peace and security, as well as for international maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy.

The French minister reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures taken to protect its sovereignty, safeguard its security and territorial integrity, and ensure the safety of its citizens, residents and visitors.

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah expressed his appreciation for Jean-Noël Barrot’s visit, noting that it reflects the depth of the strategic and exceptional relations between the two countries and underscores France’s full solidarity with the UAE in the aftermath of this terrorist Iranian aggression.

He also commended the full support France extended to the UAE in confronting the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian attacks, noting that this support reflects the strength of the longstanding strategic ties between the two countries and their continued growth and development across various fields.

The two sides also discussed developments regarding the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and emphasised the importance of strengthening international efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the region and to fulfil the aspirations of its peoples for further development and economic prosperity.

They also reviewed a number of issues of mutual concern regarding the strategic relations between the UAE and France, and prospects for advancing bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including the economic, cultural and technological fields, in a manner that serves the shared interests of both countries.

The meeting was attended by Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, and by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State.