emirates7 - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from the UK Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, during which they discussed the situation in the Middle East and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Both leaders reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to supporting initiatives that promote regional security and stability.

They stressed the importance of working toward a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace, highlighting the two-state solution as essential to achieving lasting stability and a better future for the region’s nations and peoples.

His Highness reiterated the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and the necessity of allowing humanitarian aid to flow freely to ease the suffering of civilians.

He also welcomed the British Prime Minister’s recent statements regarding the UK’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine. Additionally, the two leaders explored avenues for enhancing UAE-UK cooperation across various sectors and expressed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two nations in ways that support their peoples and contribute to regional and global peace and security.