UAE President Receives a Phone Call from the US Secretary of Defense
Abu Dhabi, October 20th - His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, received a phone call from the United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, on October 20th.
During the conversation, His Highness and the American Secretary of Defense discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts between the United Arab Emirates and the United States in the realm of defense. This discussion took place within the framework of the strategic relations that bind the two nations. They also addressed the evolving dangerous situations in the region and the escalating threats that risk expanding the circle of violence and instability, jeopardizing regional security in the Middle East and hindering peace prospects.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed emphasized the priority of protecting civilian lives in accordance with international humanitarian law. He stressed the need to secure urgent humanitarian corridors for delivering relief and medical aid to the Gaza Strip, given the worsening humanitarian conditions faced by civilians in the area.
The President of the UAE further emphasized the necessity of intensifying regional and international efforts to establish a clear political horizon that leads to a just and comprehensive peace for the benefit of all peoples in the region, safeguarding regional security and stability.
The phone call between His Highness and the US Secretary of Defense underscores the strong partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the United States and their commitment to addressing critical regional issues, promoting peace, and ensuring the safety and well-being of civilians in the Middle East.
