Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to Syria’s independence and sovereignty during a sit-down with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani, in the UAE, state news agency Wam reports. The visit marked Al Shaibani’s first trip following the toppling of former president Bashar Al Assad, and comes as part of a regional tour, which took him to Qatar and Saudi Arabia earlier and will also see him visit Jordan.

The two ministers discussed ways to enhance cooperation between their countries and reviewed developments in Syria and the region, Al Shaibani said in a statement posted on X.

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UAE, Maldives talk boosting ties: Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with his Maldivian counterpart Abdullah Khaleel yesterday to discuss ramping up bilateral relations and cooperation, focusing on the economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, and climate sectors, Wam reports.

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