UAE, Ethiopia discuss regional tensions and developments

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has regional developments and its serious repercussions on security and stability with Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday.

Dr. Abiy Ahmed reiterated his condemnation of the Iranian attacks that continue to target the UAE and countries in the region, as they represent a violation of their sovereignty and international laws and norms.

He also affirmed Ethiopia’s solidarity with the UAE regarding all measures it takes to maintain its security and ensure the safety of its territory, citizens, and residents.

Both sides stressed the need for an immediate cessation of escalation and for resorting to serious dialogue and diplomatic means to resolve the various outstanding issues in the region, in order to avoid further security tensions and crises and to preserve regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Abiy Ahmed and the people of Ethiopia for the victims of the floods and landslides caused by the heavy rains, affirming the UAE's solidarity with Ethiopia in these difficult circumstances.