De-escalation need of the hour: Mohamed and Putin

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, held a phone call on Wednesday to review the strategic partnership between the two countries, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East and the grave implications for regional and global security.

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The two leaders discussed efforts being made to contain the situation and put an end to the escalation, stressing the importance of exercising restraint and pursuing dialogue to avoid further threats to security and stability.

They underscored their support for all efforts aimed at achieving a solution through diplomatic means.

Separately, Sheikh Mohamed and Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, met on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Sheikh Mohamed and the Serbian President exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly the latest developments in the Middle East.

In this context, they emphasised the importance of intensifying efforts to restore security and stability in the region, promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and support peace, stability and development at both regional and global levels.

The two leaders also reviewed various aspects of UAE-Serbia cooperation and discussed opportunities for further collaboration.