Foreign Minister of Tuvalu visits Abdullah bin Zayed: Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed his counterpart from Tuvalu, Paulson Panapa, in Abu Dhabi, Wam reports. The two diplomats discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between their two countries across various sectors such as the economy, investment, and renewable energy.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the phone to discuss cooperation in the fields of economy, development, renewable energy, and climate action, Wam reports. The two leaders also addressed Azerbaijan's preparations to host (COP29) later this year.

The UAE and New Zealand discussed ramping up cooperation in climate change, defense, and multilateral cooperation at the second session of their political consultation committee in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday. The parties also touched on regional and international developments, exploring joint efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire and implement a comprehensive two-state solution in Gaza.