Al-Sudani Holds Phone Talks with the President of the United Arab Emirates
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani held a phone call with the President of the United Arab Emirates.
Media Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement obtained by the iraqi news agency INA that Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani held a phone call today, Tuesday, with the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The statement raed "The call covered the overall state of bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, particularly in political and economic spheres, in light of the constructive cooperation witnessed between the two countries."
It further said "The two leaders emphasized the importance of joint Arab action regarding ongoing developments in the region—especially the continued war in Gaza, which has resulted in severe humanitarian crises for civilians. The leaders also stressed the need to sustain regional security and stability."
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