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UAE leaders held talks on regional developments on Sunday with the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed spoke by phone with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, while Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, amid tensions over the Iran war and Yemen.
Are the UAE and Saudi Arabia discussing regional cooperation?
Yes. Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. They discussed regional developments and ways to enhance cooperation and joint Gulf action, the Saudi minister said on X, Anadolu Agency reported.
What did the UAE and Saudi Arabia discuss?
Khalid bin Salman also met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed continued coordination on issues of mutual concern and support for efforts to consolidate regional and international security and stability.
The two sides exchanged views on regional developments. They aimed to strengthen security and stability and achieve lasting peace in the region.
What did the UAE and UK discuss in their phone call?
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE deputy prime minister and foreign minister, discussed the regional situation by phone with Miliband, WAM reported.
The two diplomats talked about ways to strengthen regional and international efforts for peace and security. They also reviewed issues of mutual interest and cooperation between the UAE and UK. They discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties in support of both countries’ development priorities.
Why are regional tensions rising in the Middle East?
The meetings come as tensions continue in the Middle East because of the Iran war and resumed fighting in Yemen. Houthi rebels have targeted Saudi energy and aviation sites, including airports.
Saudi Arabia has led an Arab coalition against the Houthis since 2015. The Houthis took control of Sanaa and other regions in 2014.
The UAE officially withdrew from Yemen in 2020. It announced an end to its remaining military presence there in December 2025.
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