The Head of State receives a phone call from the Prime Minister of Malta, during which he condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and a number of countries in the region.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, discussed during a phone call he received today from Robert Abella, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta, the developments taking place in the region and the repercussions of the escalating military actions that threaten security and stability at the regional and international levels.

He condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and a number of sister countries in the region, stressing that they represent a violation of the sovereignty of countries and international conventions, and their continuation constitutes an undermining of regional security and stability.

For his part, His Highness the President of the State expressed his thanks to the Prime Minister of Malta for his country’s position in support of the UAE.

The two sides called for an immediate cessation of escalation and military actions, stressing the need to return to serious dialogue and diplomatic solutions to address the outstanding issues and overcome the current crises in the region in a way that preserves its security and stability.