Abdullah bin Zayed held telephone conversations with various officials and foreign ministers to discuss regional developments.

ATK.AI 07.03.2026 09:49
ABU DHABI, March 7, 2026 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a series of phone conversations with several foreign ministers to discuss the consequences of Iran's missile attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and several countries in the region, as well as the latest regional and international developments. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed spoke with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani of the Republic of Italy; Vice President and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis of the Swiss Confederation; Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot of the French Republic; Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters of New Zealand; and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The discussions addressed the implications of these developments on the security and stability of the region and their potential impact on the global economy and energy security. The ministers also emphasized the importance of strengthening international coordination and intensifying joint efforts to maintain regional stability. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and the ministers expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region, stating their rejection of such actions as a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, and a direct threat to the security and sovereignty of states. They reaffirmed the right of the targeted countries to take necessary measures to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to ensure the safety of their citizens and residents, emphasizing that this right must be upheld in accordance with international law. They also highlighted the importance of collective international action to address these challenges and to strengthen regional security and stability. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah thanked the ministers for their countries' solidarity and support for the UAE, reiterating that all residents and visitors in the country are safe. He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to continue working with international partners to promote sustainable security and stability in the region and to fulfill the aspirations of the people for greater prosperity and well-being. (Source: WAM.ae)