UAE, Singaporean foreign ministers discuss regional developments

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Foreign ministers of the UAE and Singapore have discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and ways to ensure the protection of civilians.

During a phone call, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vivian Balakrishnan reviewed efforts to fast-track the delivery of relief and medical aid in Gaza.

They also discussed efforts made by the international community towards de-escalation and containing the crisis.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the importance of intensifying regional and global efforts to end extremism and violence in the region.

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