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.

Leaders discuss geopolitical tension in Middle East

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Vladimir Putin review UAE-Russia cooperation, regional issues and ongoing efforts to boost security and stability in the Middle East.