By Staff Reporter
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned the Israeli military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran during a phone call on Friday with Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The UAE top diplomat emphasised during the call that diplomacy and dialogue, respect for the sovereignty of states, and adherence to the rules and principles of international law are the foundation for resolving all crises.
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Sheikh Abdullah also stressed the need to exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any expansion of the conflict that could threaten the security and stability of the region, as well as regional and international peace and security.
Regional developments discussed with the FMs
Meanwhile, Sheikh Abdullah also held phone conversations with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Qatar; Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman; Jean-Noal Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the friendly Republic of France; and David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the friendly United Kingdom.
The discussions focused on the latest developments in the region following the Israeli military targeting of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The UAE top diplomat and the esteemed ministers addressed the implications of these developments on regional security and stability, as well as on international peace and security.
They also explored ways to strengthen efforts to de-escalate tensions and to adopt diplomatic solutions and dialogue to resolve crises.
