Foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly countries denounce the blatant Iranian attacks on the Emirates

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during telephone calls with a number of foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly countries the latest developments in the region and the repercussions of the blatant Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and a number of sister countries.

His Highness held telephone discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, Dr. Fouad Muhammad Hussein, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Maxime Prevot, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, the Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary of the United Kingdom, Yvette Cooper, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of India, Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Penny Wong, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Nadezhda Niensky, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Marko Djuric.

During phone calls with ministers, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed the safety of all residents and visitors in the UAE.

The communications discussed the serious repercussions of the current escalation on regional security and stability, and the direct threat to international peace and security that may result from it, as well as its potential effects on the stability of the global economy and the security of energy supplies.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the ministers condemned and strongly denounced the blatant Iranian attacks on the UAE and sisterly and friendly countries, stressing the right of the countries affected by the attacks to take the necessary measures to protect their sovereignty, preserve their security and territorial integrity, and guarantee the security of their citizens and residents of their lands.

The ministers also stressed the importance of uniting regional and international efforts during the current stage, to contain the escalation and prevent its expansion, while emphasizing the need to give priority to the language of dialogue and diplomatic solutions, and to joint work to consolidate the foundations of sustainable security and stability, and achieve the comprehensive development sought by the peoples of the region.