President Sheikh Mohamed received a phone call from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during which they discussed matters including the crisis in Gaza.
The call included the two leaders exploring ways to enhance co-operation between the two countries in support of their mutual interests, state news agency Wam reported on Monday.
“Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration and to building on the long-standing relationship between the UAE and the UK to promote prosperity for both peoples and advance peace and stability across the Middle East and the wider world,” said Wam.
The latest regional developments were also touched on, particularly the situation in Gaza.
“Both sides underscored the importance of upholding the ceasefire and ensuring the sustained, unobstructed delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of civilians,” said Wam.
The leaders stressed the importance of a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, as “the only viable path to securing stability in the region and a better future for its peoples and nations”, it added.
