Erdoğan, UAE president discuss regional tensions

Erdoğan, UAE president discuss regional tensions

ANKARA
Erdoğan, UAE president discuss regional tensions

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate has said.

During the call, Erdoğan said Türkiye attached great importance to improving cooperation with the UAE in several areas, particularly trade, energy and security, according to the statement.

The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues, including the conflict between Iran and the United States.

Erdoğan said the difficulties facing the region were regrettable and reiterated Türkiye’s full support for the sovereignty and security of the UAE.

He also conveyed his wishes for recovery over the damage caused by recent developments in the region.

Erdoğan said Türkiye remained in contact with relevant countries and was working to help establish a diplomatic solution between the United States and Iran.

He added that more dialogue and cooperation were needed to meet the region’s security needs, the statement said.

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