Sheikh Abdullah holds call with Irish counterpart
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday spoke with his Irish counterpart, Simon Harris.
The two parties reviewed regional developments and discussed efforts to strengthen security and stability at both regional and international levels, as well as ways to support development efforts within societies.
Sheikh Abdullah and Harris exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest and explored areas of joint cooperation between the UAE and Ireland.
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