ABU DHABI — Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held talks late Monday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the telephone and discussed means to boost security and stability in the Middle East, in light of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, the UAE's state news agency WAM reported. During the phone call, Sheikh Abdullah and Blinken talked about the importance of establishing trust between Hamas and Israel, and finding a comprehensive solution to ensure lasting peace and a better life for their peoples, commending the tireless efforts that led to the ceasefire, according to the WAM report. In a statement, the US Department of State said the US secretary of state and the UAE's foreign minister expressed their support for the ceasefire between Israel, Hamas, and other parties in Gaza. Blinken thanked the Foreign Minister for the UAE's efforts to de-escalate the conflict and discussed the need to explore new paths to achieve peace. The Secretary also raised the importance of reconstruction efforts in Gaza, the statement added. According to the WAM report, the two top diplomats also highlighted the solid strategic relations between the UAE and the US, and the expanding the bilateral cooperation in all fields. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the deep UAE-US bilateral ties and the joint efforts they made to achieve stability and maintain peace and security around the world. He further asserted the UAE's unwavering commitment to maintain security and stability in the region and support international efforts towards that goal, pointing out that such stability is the foundation stone of sustainable development. Sheikh Abdullah concluded by praising the US' support of the Abraham Accords and their efforts to highlight its key role in ensuring stability and achieving peace, expressing his hope for a brighter future built on tolerance and coexistence in the region.
