His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Abu Dhabi.
They discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations and addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The meeting focused on regional and international efforts for a sustainable ceasefire, with the UAE minister stressing the need for renewed political negotiations toward a two-state solution.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the importance of a permanent ceasefire, protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid.
He also stressed the urgent need for collective international action to reduce tensions and promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s support for the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt and the United States in securing a prisoner exchange and a lasting ceasefire.
He added that the UAE remains committed to supporting the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination, continuing its humanitarian efforts in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, approved the strategy and operating budget of the Dubai Longevity Authority on Sunday.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended a UAE-hosted Youth Dialogue in New York on Sunday on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
The UAE delegation continued a series of high-level meetings in New York on the third day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with discussions covering trade, energy, technology and healthcare.
The UAE signed judicial cooperation agreements with Qatar and Bahrain on Sunday as the UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi moved into its second day, with artificial intelligence, online fraud and money laundering also among the issues under discussion.
Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chair of the Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council, chaired a workshop in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to discuss priorities for a national strategy for People of Determination.
His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met justice and interior ministers from a number of countries on Sunday on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi.
UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi has emphasised the UAE's progressing integrated system for international judicial cooperation, noting that "borders should never become a shield for criminals".