UAE Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Two-way Ties and Ukraine

United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends a news conference in Moscow, Russia. (File photo: Reuters)
United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends a news conference in Moscow, Russia. (File photo: Reuters)
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UAE Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Two-way Ties and Ukraine

United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends a news conference in Moscow, Russia. (File photo: Reuters)
United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends a news conference in Moscow, Russia. (File photo: Reuters)

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates discussed developments in Ukraine and ways to strengthen two-way ties during a telephone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the state news agency (WAM) said Wednesday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Blinken discussed the importance of reaching a political settlement to the Ukrainian crisis, WAM said.

They also discussed the latest regional and global developments and exchanged views on them, the news agency added.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of France on National Day

Fireworks light up around the Eiffel Tower during a choreographed firework and drone show to celebrate Bastille Day, in Paris, on July 14, 2025. (AFP)
Fireworks light up around the Eiffel Tower during a choreographed firework and drone show to celebrate Bastille Day, in Paris, on July 14, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of France on National Day

Fireworks light up around the Eiffel Tower during a choreographed firework and drone show to celebrate Bastille Day, in Paris, on July 14, 2025. (AFP)
Fireworks light up around the Eiffel Tower during a choreographed firework and drone show to celebrate Bastille Day, in Paris, on July 14, 2025. (AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to France’s President Emmanuel Macron on his country's National Day.

King Salman wished Macron continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of France steady progress and prosperity.

He also praised relations binding their countries, which both peoples are keen to strengthen.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Macron a similar cable on the occasion.