President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi during his visit to the UAE on Thursday, Wam reports. The two leaders discussed ways to deepen the relationship between the two nations in areas such as the economy, investment and development.

The meeting also addressed regional and international issues, where the leaders exchanged views on the recent developments, especially in the MENA region. They welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, and stressed the need for the two-state solution. They also expressed optimism over the recent election of Joseph Aoun as the Lebanese President, and emphasized on their commitment to Syrian unity.

UAE reaffirms support for Syria: Sheikh Mohamed also received a phone call from the leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed Al Sharaa, to discuss strengthening relations between the two countries on Saturday, Wam reports.

The President also met with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, where the two discussed bilateral relations, Wam reports. The two leaders explored methods to increase cooperation across various sectors to benefit both nations and support their shared development goals.

Abdullah bin Zayed and Blinken share end-of-tenure phone call: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US State Secretary Antony Blinken discussed relations between the US and UAE over a phone call on Saturday, Wam reports. The Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation for Blinken’s efforts to advance the two nations’ partnership over the course of his stint in the role, which comes to an end with president-elect Trump’s inauguration today.

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