UAE, Russia discuss bilateral relations and regional challenges

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call from Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

During the call, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Russia and the progress they are witnessing, in a way that serves the mutual interests of both countries and supports their aspirations for further progress and prosperity.

The two sides also reviewed a range of regional issues and challenges, and ways to advance de-escalation efforts and reach solutions that ensure peace, development and sustainable prosperity for their peoples.

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