ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed the need to reach agreement on easing tension in the Gulf as soon as possible.
The two leaders held a “thorough discussion” over the telephone in which they emphasized the importance of reaching agreements that take “into account the legitimate interests of the regional states,” according to a Kremlin statement.
The UAE’s state news agency WAM said the presidents discussed ongoing efforts to advance regional security, stability and peace.
The talks came amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional and international powers to ease tensions following months of conflict between the US and Iran that has also seen frequent attacks on Gulf nations and neighboring states.
The UAE has repeatedly called for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the conflict and has pushed for the protection of state sovereignty and regional security.
