UAE welcomes Trump's Alaska summit
The UAE considers the summit an important step toward strengthening international peace and security and fostering a climate of trust in Europe.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended this historic meeting, stressing that constructive dialogue remains the most effective means of bridging differences and resolving disputes.
The Ministry further emphasised that the joint efforts of the two presidents to end the Ukraine crisis represent a source of hope for advancing global peace and stability.
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