President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday received a phone call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the urgent need to halt military escalation in the region.
Mr Zelenskyy condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE, saying that they represent a violation of sovereignty, international law and the UN Charter, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohamed thanked Mr Zelenskyy for his support, and both sides stressed the need to stop the military escalation in the region.
The UAE leader has received a series of calls from world leaders this week, in a display of support to the Emirates as it defends itself against Iranian air strikes.
Sheikh Mohamed also received a phone call from Christian Stocker, Chancellor of Austria, on Tuesday, to discuss the military and security situation in the region.
Mr Stocker denounced Iran’s attacks on the UAE and said they constitute a violation of international law and the UN Charter.
He added that Austria had summoned the Iranian ambassador to reiterate its strong condemnation of the attacks.
Sheikh Mohamed thanked Mr Stocker for the support and both sides called for an immediate halt to military escalation.
The President also received a call from Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, on Tuesday.
They discussed the escalation unfolding in the Middle East, and Mr Carney stressed Canada’s solidarity with the UAE following the Iranian attacks on its territory, state news agency Wam reported.
Mr Carney said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and the principles of international law, undermining regional and international security.
Sheikh Mohamed thanked Mr Carney for his support and highlighted the need for an immediate halt to escalatory actions.
Sheikh Mohamed also received a call from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who stressed Australia’s solidarity with the UAE in light of Iranian drone and missile strikes on its territory, state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Mohamed thanked Mr Albanese for his support and stressed the need to resolve disputes through dialogue and diplomatic means.
Sheikh Mohamed also received a phone call from Evika Silina, Prime Minister of Latvia.
Ms Silina condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE and other Gulf nations, state news agency Wam reported, as she stressed Latvia’s solidarity with the UAE. Ms Silina said the attacks constitute a serious violation of sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security.
Sheikh Mohamed thanked Ms Silina for her support and both sides stressed the need for an immediate halt to military actions.
