Blitz Bureau
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, held talks during a phone call on July 30, reported WAM.
They also discussed developments in the Middle East and efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. They also affirmed the two countries’ commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at strengthening regional security and stability.
The two sides underscored the importance of advancing towards a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution as the path to fostering stability in the region and building a better future for all its countries and peoples. The President emphasised the need to reach an urgent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of its residents.
During the call, President Al Nahyan commended the British Prime Minister’s statements regarding the United Kingdom’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine.
They also discussed cooperation between the UAE and United Kingdom in various fields and ways to enhance ties to serve mutual interests. They affirmed their commitment to further building upon the deep-rooted relations between the UAE and United Kingdom to benefit their peoples and support peace and security regionally and internationally.