The leaders of the UAE and Turkey held a phone call on Thursday to discuss efforts to contain escalation in the region and prioritise the protection of civilians.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan also discussed intensifying efforts to open safe corridors to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.
They emphasised the urgent need for regional and international action to ease tensions and stressed the significance of expanding prospects for inclusive and equitable peace, safeguarding the Middle East's stability and security, and averting additional crises.
During the call, Sheikh Mohamed and Erdogan also reviewed the strategic partnership that binds the UAE and Turkey, and explored opportunities to strengthen ties in various fields.
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