Emirati FM reviews regional crisis with Azerbaijani counterpart

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, held a phone call on Tuesday. (WAM)
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  • Ministers discussed latest developments in the Middle East and their impact on regional security

LONDON: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed several regional issues with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, during a phone call on Tuesday.

The ministers discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and their impact on regional peace and security. Azerbaijan shares part of its southern border with Iran, which has been locked in conflict with Israel since June 13, before a ceasefire was announced on Tuesday.

Sheikh Abdullah and Bayramov said that enhancing diplomacy and dialogue is crucial for tackling the crisis, and fostering the foundations of enduring security in the region and beyond, the Emirates News Agency reported.

Both parties also discussed opportunities to enhance collaboration across various sectors and strengthen cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Baku, WAM added.