UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership.
The two leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of interest, including current regional developments and efforts aimed at supporting security and stability through dialogue and peaceful solutions.
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