Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Cypriot counterpart discuss regional developments

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the current developments in the Middle East and their humanitarian and security repercussions during a phone call with Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, on Sunday.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah and Dr. Kombos tackled ways to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the urgent need to provide necessary humanitarian support to the residents of the Strip, ensure the protection of all civilians, and put an end to the escalating extremism, tension, and violence in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the need for all regional and international efforts to push for a ceasefire and work closely to address the humanitarian crisis and end the tragic conditions suffered by civilians in Gaza.

They also discussed a number of issues related to the friendship and strategic partnership relations between the two countries.