UAE discusses regional developments with Qatar and Jordan

The United Arab Emirates held separate conversations with delegates from Qatar and Jordan on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke on the telephone with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, as well as Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi.

The two calls reviewed overall regional developments following Iran's targeting of Jordan with missiles, as well as the Iranian attack on the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat" while it was passing near the Strait of Hormuz.

The discussions also underscored the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in regional and international waters.

During the calls, Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the UAE's full solidarity with Qatar and Jordan, stressing the its commitment to supporting all efforts that enhance the security and stability of the two countries and safeguard the safety of their peoples.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah also discussed with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Ayman Safadi a number of issues of mutual interest related to the fraternal UAE-Qatar and UAE-Jordan relations, as well as avenues of cooperation and ways to further strengthen them in support of shared interests.

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