UAE, Singapore cement relationship amid regional tensions

United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday.

The message was accepted in person by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting with Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore Minister of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the serious repercussions of the Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE, particularly their impact on international maritime security, energy supplies, the global economy, and regional and international peace and security.

Dr. Balakrishnan reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the UAE in taking all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors.

The two sides also reviewed overall regional developments related to the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and discussed the importance of strengthening regional and international efforts to establish lasting peace in the region and safeguard its security and stability.

They further discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to the strategic relations and comprehensive partnership.

Sheikh Abdullah affirmed that the UAE and Singapore share deep strategic ties, serving their development goals and achieving further economic prosperity and sustainable development for their peoples.

UAE President receives written message from Singapore's President

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